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Vest-pocket

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Small enough to be carried in a vest pocket or other small container. not-comparable

    "She carried a vest-pocket copy of the New Testament in her purse at all times."

  2. 2
    Smaller than would ordinarily be expected. broadly, not-comparable

    "Levi's apartment was a vest-pocket Graceland; every inch of wall and shelf space was covered by Elvis memorabilia."

Etymology

From vest + pocket, referring to the pockets of a suit vest, which are only sized to hold watches, handkerchiefs, wallets, and similarly small items.

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