Midget
noun
A very short person, who is fully grown.
My friend is so short that some people jokingly call him a midget.
Often appears as...
- midget wrestling
- call someone a midget
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A class of small, powerful racing cars.
He won the national midget car championship last year.
Often appears as...
- midget racing car
- midget car championship
noun
In animals and plants, a much smaller type than the usual one.
The midget buffalo we saw in the zoo was just as strong as the normal-sized ones.
Often appears as...
- midget species
- midget variant
noun
A very short person, who is fully grown.
My friend is so short that some people jokingly call him a midget.
Often appears as...
- midget wrestling
- call someone a midget
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A class of small, powerful racing cars.
He won the national midget car championship last year.
Often appears as...
- midget racing car
- midget car championship
noun
In animals and plants, a much smaller type than the usual one.
The midget buffalo we saw in the zoo was just as strong as the normal-sized ones.
Often appears as...
- midget species
- midget variant
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Pejorative Term
The word 'midget' can be offensive when used to describe people; use 'little person' instead for politeness.
He's not a midget, he's a little person.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Using
'Midget' is outdated and insensitive; it's best to avoid if you're not sure about its acceptability.
It's better to say, 'She is very short,' than use 'midget.'
Pro Tip 3/3Connotation Awareness
Understand that 'midget' carries a historical stigma and can evoke negative emotions.
Referring to someone as a midget may unintentionally hurt their feelings.
Pro Tip 1/3Pejorative Term
The word 'midget' can be offensive when used to describe people; use 'little person' instead for politeness.
He's not a midget, he's a little person.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Using
'Midget' is outdated and insensitive; it's best to avoid if you're not sure about its acceptability.
It's better to say, 'She is very short,' than use 'midget.'
Pro Tip 3/3Connotation Awareness
Understand that 'midget' carries a historical stigma and can evoke negative emotions.
Referring to someone as a midget may unintentionally hurt their feelings.
Pro Tip 1/3Pejorative Term
The word 'midget' can be offensive when used to describe people; use 'little person' instead for politeness.
He's not a midget, he's a little person.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Using
'Midget' is outdated and insensitive; it's best to avoid if you're not sure about its acceptability.
It's better to say, 'She is very short,' than use 'midget.'
Pro Tip 3/3Connotation Awareness
Understand that 'midget' carries a historical stigma and can evoke negative emotions.
Referring to someone as a midget may unintentionally hurt their feelings.
Never forget "Midget"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
Simple Sex and the Birth...
compensate for their partner's lack of provision now one sex was on a path to obesity the other two athletic swimming the presence of these oversexed midgets drove all the other sexes to extinction except for the huge fatty zone
Video examples
Why design should...
but it has also made me nervous that I might become a meme or a viral sensation, all without my consent. So let's take a moment right now to make something very clear. The word "midget" is a slur.
Video examples
Simple Sex and the Birth...
compensate for their partner's lack of provision now one sex was on a path to obesity the other two athletic swimming the presence of these oversexed midgets drove all the other sexes to extinction except for the huge fatty zone
Video examples
Why design should...
but it has also made me nervous that I might become a meme or a viral sensation, all without my consent. So let's take a moment right now to make something very clear. The word "midget" is a slur.
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Michael Steele
American Politician
We want to convey that the modern-day GOP looks like the conservative party that stands on principles. But we want to apply them to urban-suburban hip-hop settings. We need to uptick our image with everyone, including one-armed midgets.
Quote examples
Brad Marchand
Canadian Athlete
I've won midget championships, a junior-league title, two World Junior Championships and some other minor-hockey championships, but I don't think teams win because I'm on them.
Quote examples
Jay-Z
American Musician
They say a midget standing on a giant's shoulders can see much further than the giant. So I got the whole rap world on my shoulders, they trying to see further than I am.
Quote examples
Gilbert Gottfried
American Comedian
I just don't accept midgets as human beings. There's only so much political correctness I can accept.
Quote examples
Deep Roy
Indian Actor
Whether you're a dwarf, whether you're a midget, it's all branding.
Quote examples
Nikki Sixx
American Musician
How can you have a rock n' roll circus without a midget?
Quote examples
Chelsea Handler
American Comedian
Have you ever been sued by a midget? It's not fun.
Quote examples
Theodore Bikel
Austrian Actor
There is no role I cannot play except a midget.
Quote examples
Vikrant Massey
Indian Actor
I don't see midgets as abnormal people.
Quote examples
Hornswoggle
American Wrestler
The word midget makes me money.
Quote examples
Michael Steele
American Politician
We want to convey that the modern-day GOP looks like the conservative party that stands on principles. But we want to apply them to urban-suburban hip-hop settings. We need to uptick our image with everyone, including one-armed midgets.
Quote examples
Brad Marchand
Canadian Athlete
I've won midget championships, a junior-league title, two World Junior Championships and some other minor-hockey championships, but I don't think teams win because I'm on them.
Quote examples
Jay-Z
American Musician
They say a midget standing on a giant's shoulders can see much further than the giant. So I got the whole rap world on my shoulders, they trying to see further than I am.
Quote examples
Gilbert Gottfried
American Comedian
I just don't accept midgets as human beings. There's only so much political correctness I can accept.
Quote examples
Deep Roy
Indian Actor
Whether you're a dwarf, whether you're a midget, it's all branding.
Quote examples
Nikki Sixx
American Musician
How can you have a rock n' roll circus without a midget?
Quote examples
Chelsea Handler
American Comedian
Have you ever been sued by a midget? It's not fun.
Quote examples
Theodore Bikel
Austrian Actor
There is no role I cannot play except a midget.
Quote examples
Vikrant Massey
Indian Actor
I don't see midgets as abnormal people.
Quote examples
Hornswoggle
American Wrestler
The word midget makes me money.
Example 1 of 10
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension