midget

Definitions


[ˈmɪdʒɪt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a person of extremely or exceptionally small stature

- something that is very small
(e.g: the country was an economic midget compared with its extraordinarily rich neighbour)


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Origin:
early 19th century: from midge + -et


[ˈmɪdʒɪt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- designed or made in a smaller size than usual; very small
(e.g: a midget submarine)


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Origin:
early 19th century: from midge + -et




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