minifig

English

Etymology

Short for minifigure.

Noun

minifig (plural minifigs)

1. A small articulated plastic figurine, available as part of the construction toy Lego.

   Hyponym: fleshie

   • 2013, Allan Bedford, The Unofficial LEGO Builder's Guide, 2nd Edition, page 58:

     When building with minifigs, you can mix and match their torsos with various legs or give them different hairpieces and accessories. But in the end, most minifigs end up looking somewhat similar.