do tamanho de um brinquedo
1. extremely small; having the size or proportions of a toy or miniature object
The restaurant served toy-sized portions that left everyone hungry.
O restaurante serviu porções do tamanho de brinquedo que deixaram todos com fome.
2. relating to or designed like a toy; miniature in scale
She collected toy-sized replicas of famous buildings from around the world.
Ela colecionava réplicas em tamanho de brinquedo de edifícios famosos do mundo todo.
3. diminutive or insignificant in size
The toy-sized dog barely reached his ankles.
O cachorro do tamanho de um brinquedo mal chegava aos seus tornozelos.
This term is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese to describe unusually small items, particularly in food service (where small portions might be criticized) or pet contexts. In Brazil, the term reflects the cultural appreciation for describing things in comparative, relatable terms rather than purely technical measurements.
NYC Slang
peewee; teeny; pocket-sized
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