Meaning of vest-pocket | Babel Free
Definitions
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Small enough to be carried in a vest pocket or other small container. not-comparable
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Smaller than would ordinarily be expected. broadly, not-comparable
Examples
“She carried a vest-pocket copy of the New Testament in her purse at all times.”
“Levi's apartment was a vest-pocket Graceland; every inch of wall and shelf space was covered by Elvis memorabilia.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.