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A very small car, especially a subcompact.


(Automotive Engineering) a small saloon car


(ˈmɪn iˌkɑr)

a very small car, esp. a subcompact.
[1945–50, in sense “miniature car”]
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Noun1.minicar - a car that is even smaller than a subcompact carminicar - a car that is even smaller than a subcompact car
minicab - a minicar used as a taxicab
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