小こ振ぶり

na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

smallish; on the small side; somewhat small

Describes something as being a bit smaller than usual or expected. Often used with nouns like サイズ, 体, or 器. Can be used as a na-adjective or no-adjective.

See also: 大振り

• この店みせのラーメンは小こ振ぶりの器うつわで出でてくる。

  The ramen at this shop is served in a smallish bowl.

• 彼かれは小こ振ぶりな体からだだけど、とても力ちから持もちだ。

  He has a somewhat small build, but he's very strong.

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

short swing

Used in sports like baseball or tennis to describe a compact, short swing. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to take a short swing'.

• バッターは小こ振ぶりで確かく実じつに当あてにいった。

  The batter went for a short swing to make solid contact.

• テニスでは小こ振ぶりなスイングのほうがコントロールしやすい。

  In tennis, a compact swing is easier to control.