shrimp

shrimp

slang A very small, weak, or inconsequential person. Beat it, shrimp, or I'll pound ya! He was always a but of a shrimp as a kid, but then he hit puberty and shot up to nearly six feet tall.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

shrimp

n. a small person. I’m such a shrimp. I just have short genes.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • play a small part (in something)
  • small potatoes
  • a contradiction in terms
  • contradiction
  • contradiction in terms
  • shitstick
  • the straw that breaks the camel's back
  • the straw that breaks the donkey's back
  • the straw that broke the donkey's back
References in periodicals archive
Yes, the shrimp, America's favorite seafood, is an outlandish creature--and his capture demands hard work.
A wild shrimp chase: in Mississippi, the toil and triumph of shrimping has been a way of life for generations
"Fishermen will brace themselves for a second round if no shrimp is caught on the first day," he said, adding that boats go as far as Kuwait for up to seven days.
Fishermen told not to deplete shrimp stocks as season opens
Late in June, Iranian Minister of Agriculture Mahmoud Hojjati announced that his country, in a 7-year span of time, has increased its aquaculture shrimp production by 400%, in a bid to further tap into the country's long coasts and maritime potentials for bolstering national non-oil exports.
China Importing Iranian Shrimps, Infectious Saudi Imports Banned
Transfer the cooked shrimps to a plate lined with absorbent paper or paper towels to drain off the excess oil.
Crunchy seafood dish that's easy to make
Toss shrimp with rice wine and 1 teaspoon salt in large bowl and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
This Chinese salt and pepper shrimp is a savory-spicy joy
Previous government planned to construct 8 shrimp farms on the basis of private-public partnership in the province.
Win over modern, commercial shrimp farming
Shrimp Grab & Go Service Case with a UPC code of 69447-XXXXX and a production date of 08 25 18 and 08 26 18.
Kroger Recalls Shrimp Due To Potential Health Risk
A FAMILY business that has been producing traditional Southport potted shrimps for over 30 years has won a top national food award.
A potted history of Southport seafood; merseyside firm wins broadcaster's award for traditional shrimps
EHP-infected shrimps were collected from shrimp ponds in Ninh Thuan province, Viet Nam and transported alive to the laboratory for further analysis.
Vertical Transmission and Early Diagnosis of the Microsporidian Enterocytozoon hepatonaei in Whiteleg Shrimp Penaeus vannamei
He added that the statistics indicate that shrimp production has declined significantly over the past four years.
THREE-MONTH SHRIMP FISHING SEASON BEGINS IN SULTANATE
Although spatial closure is an explicit element in the shrimp fishery management plan, its relevance in the southeastern Gulf of California has not been assessed.
Spatio-temporal distribution of four commercial shrimp species in the southeastern Gulf of California, Mexico
To achieve this, we sprinkled one side of the shrimp with sugar to promote browning and grilled this side for a few minutes.
Shrimp go wild with jalape[+ or -]os, garlic, cumin and cayenne
The cool temperature inside the tunnels help the salted shrimp ferment gradually for three months, bringing out a great-tasting sauce rich in minerals, amino acids and other nutrients.
Homegrown shrimp fermentation losing luster
It wanted the competent authority in India to ensure that those who supply shrimp to the continent undergo regular inspections to ensure that their products are hygienic.
Shrimp exports thriving despite disease concerns
The shrimp Tempura was prepared and gained popularity.
Japanese cuisine is all about simplicity