shrimp
UK: ʃrɪmp | US: ʃrɪmp
n. a small, slender, marine crustacean with a long tail and whiskers, often used as food
n. (informal) a small or insignificant person
vi. to fish for or catch shrimp
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The word "shrimp" traces back to Middle English shrimpe, meaning a puny person or creature, likely derived from Old Norse skreppa ("thin person") or related to Middle Low German schrempen ("to shrink"). Its application to the small crustacean emerged by the 14th century, reflecting the creature's diminutive size. The word’s evolution highlights a semantic link between physical smallness and insignificance.
The chef sautéed the shrimp with garlic and butter.
He felt like a shrimp standing next to the basketball players.
They spent the afternoon shrimping in the shallow waters.
Shrimp are a key ingredient in many Asian dishes.
Despite his shrimp-like stature, he had a commanding presence.