What is another word for shrimp?

Common synonyms for shrimp include runt, peewee, prawn, halfpint.

What is the opposite of shrimp?

Antonyms of shrimp include large, big, giant, huge, enormous.

Synonyms for

Shrimp

Verb / ʃrɪmp / Another word for shrimp — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A small, edible, marine crustacean that has a long body and many legs.

Synonyms & similar words

runt peewee prawn halfpint prawn crayfish lobster crab crawfish shellfish krill oyster clam mussel scallops squid octopus snail periwinkle whelk abalone cockle conch cuttlefish

Synonyms by register

Formal

prawn crustacean

Informal

little guy underdog weakling

Literary

sea-dweller oceanic morsel

Antonyms

large big giant huge enormous massive

Common collocations

fried shrimp
shrimp cocktail
peeled shrimp
baby shrimp
pink shrimp
large shrimp
cooked shrimp

Word family

noun shrimp

adjective shrimpy

Usage note

While 'shrimp' can refer to the crustacean, it is also commonly used informally to describe someone small or weak. The formal term for the crustacean is often 'prawn'.