mid·get
mid·get/ˈmijət/
noun
- a person of extremely or exceptionally small stature.
- something that is very small.「the country was an economic midget compared with its extraordinarily rich neighbor」同義語: little person, small person, short person, person of restricted growth, dwarf, pygmy, homunculus, manikin, Lilliputian
adjective
designed or made in a smaller size than usual; very small.
「a midget submarine」
同義語: dwarf, miniature, baby, diminutive, dwarfish, petite, elfin, very small, pocket, toy, pygmy, pint-sized, sawn-off, fun-size
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Midget is a term for a person of unusually short stature that is considered by some to be pejorative due to its etymology. While not a medical term like ...
midget. noun. midg·et ˈmij-ət. sometimes offensive. : a very small person and especially one of unusually small size.
Other forms: midgets. Midget is an offensive term for someone who is much smaller than average. While it's acceptable today to describe an inanimate object ...
7 日前 · MIDGET meaning: 1. an offensive word for a very small person 2. used to describe an object that is much smaller…. Learn more.
Midget definition: an abnormally small person having normal physical proportions.. See examples of MIDGET used in a sentence.
Today, the word “midget” is considered a derogatory slur. The dwarfism community has voiced that they prefer to be referred to as dwarfs, little people, people ...
Historically, the term midget was used to describe dwarfs (primarily proportionate); however, some now consider this term offensive. Contents. 1 Signs ...
Midget, in human anatomy, a person of very small stature whose bodily proportions, intelligence, and sexual development are within the normal range.
For well over a hundred years, the word midget has been part of the English Language. Like many things, over time and throughout history the use of the word ...
People who are very short are sometimes referred to as midgets. [offensive]. More Synonyms of midget. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's Dictionary.