shrimp
//ʃrɪmp//
Noun
shrimpSingular
shrimp or shrimpsPlural
1
A small edible crustacean with a slender body, long legs, and a long tail, found in both fresh and salt water.
We ordered grilled shrimp for dinner.
Synonym
Noun
shrimpSingular
shrimp or shrimpsPlural
1
A small or insignificant person, especially one who is physically small.
Don't call me a shrimp just because I'm short!
Verb
1
To fish for shrimp.
They went shrimping in the bay early in the morning.