adj. 1. Short and slender: This rack of clothing is for petite women. 2. Small in size or scope; tiny: “a bagel that is fairly petite by today's standards” (Ed Levine). See Synonyms at small. n. A clothing size for short, slender women. pe·titeness n. |
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