What does it mean when a woman makes a “it’s small” with her hand?

We had cake as a celebrity of the pastor’s graduation at church. Early today, I went to talk to my female friend. She went to get a slice of cake, but told someone, “she’s going to get a small piece.” She put her index finger, and thumb together to make something look small.
What does it mean when a woman makes a “it’s small” with her hand?
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