midget
1 of 2noun/ˈmɪdʒɪt/
Forms:midgets
1
abnormally small in stature, typically as a result of a medical condition such as dwarfism
- He was diagnosed with a rare form of dwarfism, which classified him as a midget under older medical terminology.
- In early vaudeville shows, a midget was often cast in comic roles, reflecting the era's insensitivity.
- The midget shared his experience growing up in a society that misunderstood his condition.
- A midget in the crowd caught everyone's eye, not for his size, but for his vibrant costume.