# sing small

> English word · Verb · IPA /sɪŋ ˈsmɔːl/

## Definitions
1. To assume a humble tone.
2. To not say anything; to keep quiet.
3. To play a minor part.
4. To sing softly.

## Etymology
From sing + small (“in a small fashion; (obsolete) in a low tone, softly”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/sing-small