midget 1 of 2

noun

ˈmi-jət How to pronounce midget (audio)
Definition of midgetnext
as in diminutive
a living thing much smaller than others of its kind a breed that is the midget of the horse world

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midget

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adjective

as in pygmy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for midget
  1. diminutive
  2. dwarf
  3. miniature
  4. shrimp
  5. tiny
  6. teeny
  7. micro
  8. microscopic
Noun
  • But that’s hardly the only reason the diminutive forward made the San Jose Sharks roster out of training camp.
    Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 7 Oct. 2024
  • Hebrew Meaning: Bee Alternative Spellings & Variations: Deborah, Debbie Karen Origin: Danish Meaning: Pure Fun Fact: Karen is a Danish diminutive of Katherine.
    Katie Nolan, Parents, 5 Sep. 2024
Definition of diminutive
Noun
  • Emperor tamarins are dwarf monkeys with whiskers that resemble a white moustache.
    Robert Higgs, cleveland, 1 Feb. 2023
  • The dwarf variety grows to be about 5 to 7 feet, ideal for a small garden or accent in a room with limited space.
    Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2023
Definition of dwarf
Adjective
  • That guest was Don Rickles, the late, great comedian who wrought garden-variety putdowns into miniature works of art.
    Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
  • An exhibition of precious miniature objects from the 18th century at the Cognacq-Jay Museum in Paris was robbed on Wednesday, according to Le Monde.
    Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of miniature
Noun
  • Pour the sauce over and gently toss with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the shrimp and avocado are thoroughly coated.
    Janelle Davis, CNN, 7 Feb. 2023
  • Brine shrimp are a critical food source for the aquaculture industry.
    Evan Bush, NBC News, 21 Jan. 2023
Definition of shrimp
Adjective
  • Then the head turned ever so slightly, and this tiny helpless creature seemed to be looking up at me.
    Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
  • From the outside, Boca Chica appears to be a tiny village marked by a handful of houses along Boca Chica Beach.
    Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of tiny
Adjective
  • The latter performance won a Silver Bear for Best Acting in a Leading Role at the Berlin Film Festival, so Stan could have the teeniest leg up in that respect.
    Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 28 June 2024
  • But now they are also being encouraged to gaze down at the painstaking details of the dolls’ house, with some of its teeniest artifacts placed in low cases to benefit close inspection.
    Megan Specia, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2024
Definition of teeny
Adjective
  • This is the 6th edition of the annual competition dedicated to highlighting the best in close-up, macro, and micro photography.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2024
  • The first micro drama on this slate, My Magic Tablet, is set to premiere in November.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2024
Definition of micro
Adjective
  • That variation depends in part on the microscopic surface topography of the table as the bottle slides across it.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 20 Nov. 2024
  • This condition causes an imbalance in the microscopic organisms within the body, which can have negative impacts on health, per Cleveland Clinic.
    Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of microscopic
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