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midget

/mɪdʒɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does midget mean?

noun

A person of exceptionally small stature, often used as a term of endearment or to refer to a person of short stature in a circus or entertainment context. In the UK, it is also used to refer to a small carット.

Example

"The circus performer was a midget, but he had a big personality."

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