midget

noun
UK: /ˈmɪdʒɪt/
US: /ˈmɪdʒɪt/

  1. A very short person.

    1. The midget was hard to see in the crowd.
    2. The circus performer, a midget, captivated the audience with their daring stunts.

  2. Something that is much smaller than normal for its kind.

    1. This is a midget car, very small.
    2. The farmer showed off his midget pumpkins, which were surprisingly popular at the market.

Synonyms

dwarf miniature
midget adjective

  1. Very small.

    1. He bought a midget radio.
    2. The collector specialized in midget cameras, each one a marvel of engineering.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "midget" in English means: A very short person., Something that is much smaller than normal for its kind..

The phonetic transcription of "midget" is /ˈmɪdʒɪt/ in British English and /ˈmɪdʒɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "midget": dwarf, miniature.

Example usage of "midget": "The midget was hard to see in the crowd.". More examples on the page.