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midget

midg·et [ míjjit ]


noun  (plural midg·ets)
Definition:
 
1. offensive term: an offensive term for a very short person whose skeleton and features are of standard proportions

2. very small version of something: a very small version of something such as a car or boat



adjective 
Definition:
 
miniature or smaller than usual: miniaturized or belonging to a class smaller than the ordinary size

[Mid-19th century. <midge, literally "little midge"]
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