First Known Use: 1784
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1petite
adjective pe·tite \pə-ˈtēt\
: having a small and thin body
Full Definition of PETITE
: having a small trim figure —usually used of a woman
— pe·tite·ness noun
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Origin of PETITE
French, feminine of petit
Rhymes with PETITE
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2petite
noun
Definition of PETITE
: a clothing size for short women
First Known Use of PETITE
circa 1929
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PETITENESS Defined for Kids
petite
adjective pe·tite \pə-ˈtēt\
Definition of PETITE for Kids
: having a small trim figure
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