Somewhat small; on the small side—used to describe something slightly smaller or modest in size.
今季のリンゴは例年より小振りだ。
This season's apples are smaller than usual.
そのバッグは小振りで旅行にちょうどいい。
That bag is smallish and just right for traveling.
魚が小振りだから、丸ごと焼いて出した。
The fish were small, so I grilled them whole.
A short swing of a bat, racket, etc.; a modest, compact swing in sports.
彼は小振りのスイングで確実に打球を返した。
He returned the ball reliably with a compact swing.
テニスでは時に小振りのショットで相手のリズムを崩す。
In tennis, sometimes a short shot can disrupt the opponent's rhythm.