lil
adj. B1 Intermediate US //ˈɫɪɫ// lil
adj. a short way of saying 'little'. You use it before a name or a noun to show that something is small or to sound friendly.
adj. a shortened, informal variant of 'little'. Often used as a prefix in names or as a colloquial modifier to indicate smallness or endearment.
He is just a lil guy.
The artist chose the stage name Lil Blue to reflect his humble beginnings in the local music scene.
Shortening of Lilian or Lillian.
Usage
Typically placed immediately before a noun or name; informal and colloquial in register.
Pitfall
He is very lil.He is very little.This shortened form is rarely used as a predicative adjective after 'to be' or with degree modifiers like 'very'; it usually sits directly before the noun.