Meaning of the word shrimp in English

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shrimp

US /ʃrɪmp/

UK /ʃrɪmp/

a small, edible, marine crustacean with a long, slender body and a shell, often pink when cooked

Example:

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We ordered a plate of grilled shrimp.

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The recipe calls for fresh shrimp.

a small or insignificant person

Example:

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He's just a little shrimp, but he's got a big personality.

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Don't let that little shrimp intimidate you.

Synonym:

runt dwarf midget pipsqueak shorty

to fish for shrimp

Example:

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They went out early in the morning to shrimp.

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We plan to shrimp in the bay next weekend.

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shrimp cocktail