First Known Use: 1816
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midget
noun, midg·et often attributive \ˈmi-jət\
Definition of MIDGET
1
: something (as an animal) much smaller than usual
2
sometimes offensive : a very small person; specifically : a person of unusually small size who is physically well-proportioned
3
: a front-engine, single-seat, open-wheel racing car smaller and of less engine displacement than standard cars of the type
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Origin of MIDGET
midge
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MIDGET Defined for Kids
1midget
noun , midg·et sometimes offensive \ˈmi-jət\
Definition of MIDGET for Kids
: a person who is much smaller than normal Hint:In the past, this word was not considered offensive. In recent years, however, some people have come to find the word hurtful, and you may offend someone by using it.
2midget
adjective
Definition of MIDGET for Kids
: much smaller than usual or normal <a midget horse>
Medical Dictionary
midget
noun midg·et \ˈmij-ət\
Medical Definition of MIDGET
sometimes offensive : a very small person; specifically : a person of unusually small size who is physically well-proportioned
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