: having a small trim figure
—usually used of a woman
petiteness
noun
: a clothing size for short women
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
Beside him was a petite, resourceful redhead who handles Matt’s socials for him.
—Heshel Rolnick, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2024
Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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These are a fantastic option for petites who don’t want to deal with hemming their jeans or leggier ladies seeking an ankle-length fit.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 27 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
Get the Recipe 21 of 40 Angel Biscuits These fluffy, petite biscuits make the best accessory to any spread, especially when pimiento cheese or chicken salad is involved.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
Beside him was a petite, resourceful redhead who handles Matt’s socials for him.
—Heshel Rolnick, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2024
Noun
Keep scrolling to discover more of my cozy, casual, and cute petite picks from Walmart to help complete your fall wardrobe.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Pistola Lexi Distressed Ankle Wide Leg Jeans $168 Nordstrom
These are a fantastic option for petites who don’t want to deal with hemming their jeans or leggier ladies seeking an ankle-length fit.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Petite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petite. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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