Definitions
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- noun The state or quality of being
shrimpy .
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Examples
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But the dictionary suggests that the modern use of “shrimp” for a small person is related more to the smallness of shrimp than to the ancient etymology of shrimpiness.
The Grammarphobia Blog » Blog Archive » Why are short people called shrimps? 2010
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I love all other (edible) crustaceans, but something about their shrimpiness just grosses me out.
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He’ll feed you, and his genes might improve the shrimpiness of your line.
The Dirty Life Kristin Kimball 2010
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