toy-sized

[/tɔɪ-saɪzd/]
adjective
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
Synonyms / Sinônimos
miniaturetinypocket-sizeddiminutiveminusculebite-sized
Antonyms / Antônimos
oversizedgiantlargefull-sizedking-sized

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
do tamanho de um brinquedo
most common translation; emphasizes toy comparison
General Brazilian
minúsculo
alternative used when toy reference is not necessary
Portugal
tamanho de brinquedo
similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese with slight word order variation
São Paulo
em miniatura
common in commercial contexts

Related Words

miniaturescale modeldoll-sizedpint-sizedcompact

Related Idioms & Phrases

toy-sized portion
toy-sized breed (referring to dog breeds)
toy-sized version
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