Midget (Noun)
Meaning
A person who is markedly small.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The circus featured a midget who performed acrobatic feats with ease.
- In the 19th century, midgets were often exhibited in freak shows and circuses.
- The actor who played the role of the midget in the film was actually a little person.
- The midget wrestler was a crowd favorite due to his energetic and agile performances.
- The term midget is now considered outdated and offensive by many little people, who prefer terms such as little person or person of short stature.