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minnow
[ min-oh ]
noun
- a small, European cyprinoid fish, Phoxinus phoxinus.
- any other fish of the family Cyprinidae, including the carps, goldfishes, and daces.
- any of various unrelated, small fishes.
- a person or thing that is comparatively small or insignificant:
With just six electoral votes up for grabs, the Midwestern swing state of Iowa is a mere minnow compared to giants like Florida and Ohio.
- Also called cryp·to min·now [krip, -toh min-oh]. an investor who holds a small amount of cryptocurrency and is therefore unlikely to make transactions that have a significant effect on prices: Compare whale 1( def ).
In the world of cryptocurrency and blockchain, minnows still play a crucial role in decentralizing ownership and participation in the industry.
minnow
/ ˈɪəʊ /
noun
- a small slender European freshwater cyprinid fish, Phoxinus phoxinus
- any other small cyprinid
- angling a spinning lure imitating a minnow
- a small or insignificant person
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of minnow1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of minnow1
Example Sentences
There are no minnows at the 16-team European Championship, but both England and Wales may feel the draw could have been kinder.
After last season's meteoric campaign, Spanish minnows Girona are having to adapt to life in the Champions League.
Yet for 101 minutes, the big fish and the minnows were even.
Minnows are much less expensive than rice fish — “about 20 cents versus $4” — so he started with minnows in case his investment got eaten.
When the scientists created a strong, turbulent current, the solo minnows struggled.
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