A slip of a boy, girl, etc.

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noun

A phrase used to describe a very young, thin or petite boy, girl, etc.

When I was a slip of a girl, my grandma taught me how to bake cookies.
Visual representation of "a slip of a boy, girl, etc." - A phrase used to describe a very young, thin or petite boy, girl, etc.

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Colloquial

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Implied Youth

Indicates the person is not just young but suggests a sense of vulnerability or inexperience.

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The job was overwhelming for a slip of a boy fresh out of school.
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Physical Smallness

Emphasizes the person's small, thin, or delicate physical appearance, often invoking sympathy.

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A slip of a girl, she moved through the crowd almost unnoticed.
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Colloquial Usage

Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or professional contexts.

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Back in my day, I was quite the athlete for a slip of a girl!
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