Synonyms for

Midget

Verb / ˈmɪdʒʌt / Another word for midget — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a person who is very small in size, usually less than 4 feet 10 inches tall

Synonyms & similar words

tiny diminutive bantam lilliputian flyspeck nanus petite dwarf dwarf shorty runt shrimp runt peewee diminutive tiny short-statured undersized compact pint-sized wee miniature petite small

Synonyms by register

Formal

dwarf person of short stature

Informal

shorty little person vertically challenged person

Literary

gnome pixie

Antonyms

giant tall large big huge enormous

Common collocations

  • midget wrestler
  • midget car
  • midget circus
  • midget atom
  • midget golf

Word family

noun midget

Usage note

The term 'midget' is widely considered offensive and derogatory when referring to a person with dwarfism. It is best to use 'person with dwarfism' or 'little person' instead.

Example sentences

  1. The midget was the star of the circus show.
  2. The midget was too short to ride the roller coaster.
  3. The midget actor played a hobbit in the movie.
  4. The midget basketball player was surprisingly good.
  5. The midget wrestler was undefeated in his weight class.

Quotes

  • "I'm not short, I'm a midget." -Unknown
  • "Being a midget is like being a leprechaun, except you don't get the pot of gold." -Unknown
  • "I'm not a dwarf, I'm a midget. There's a difference." -Warwick Davis

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