- galley proof (printing)
- unimpressive
- (coll.) little guy (mild insult also used as an affectionate term)
Generated definitions (experimental)
- galley proof (printing)
- unimpressive
- little guy (mild insult also used as an affectionate term)
This meaning refers to a preliminary version of printed material, often used in the publishing process to check for errors before final printing.
The publisher has sent me the galley proof of the book.
I am carefully reviewing the galley proof to ensure there are no mistakes.
This usage describes something that fails to make a strong impact or leaves a lackluster impression.
The dishes at that restaurant seemed unimpressive to me.
His performance in the competition was really unimpressive.
This meaning can be used as a term of endearment for someone smaller or younger, but can also carry a playful or slightly insulting tone depending on the context.
Generated collocations (experimental)
xiǎo yàng小样rén儿little guyzhè这xiǎo yàng小样this little guyxiǎo yàng小样de的pí qi脾气the temperament of a little guykān看nǐ你zhè这xiǎo yàng小样look at you, little guyxiǎo yàng小样bù zhí不值yī一dī提little guy is not worth mentioningnǐ你zhè这xiǎo yàng小样rén儿you, this little guyxiǎo yàng小样zhēn shi真是kě ài可爱this little guy is really cuteBié别yǐ wéi以为nǐ你zhè这xiǎo yàng小样don't think that you, this little guyxiǎo yàng小样yǒu diǎn有点yì si意思this little guy has some charmduì fu对付zhè这xiǎo yàng小样to deal with this little guyxiǎo yàng小样bù rú不如bié ren别人this little guy is not as good as otherszhè ge这个xiǎo yàng小样tài太xiǎo小le了this little guy is too smallxiǎo yàng小样de的biǎo xiàn表现the performance of this little guy
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