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midget

Meanings
  • noun

    A person who is significantly shorter than average, typically under 4 feet 10 inches (147 cm).

    - "The circus featured a troupe of midget performers."
    - "Despite his small stature, the midget was a powerful weightlifter."
Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=12458124"
Antonyms

giant , giant
Synonyms

dwarf , short-arse , shortie , shorty , tich , titch , vertically challenged , dwarf , dwarf , midge
Rhymes
Words rhyming with midget
gidget , hedgiet , fidget , kitchet
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. midge (en) : A small, biting fly.

  2. midgette (en) : A diminutive version of a female name.

Variants
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midget , midgets
Etymology
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Derived from the Old English word 'mycel-gith', meaning 'big-fairy'. The term 'midget' gained popularity in the 19th century due to the traveling circus act 'Barnum & Bailey's Little People'.

Trivia
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  1. The shortest man in recorded history was Chang Quing-Fu, who measured only 1 foot 8 inches (51 cm) tall.

  2. The term 'midget' was once used as a medical diagnosis for various conditions causing short stature, but it is now considered outdated and disrespectful.

Related Concepts
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  1. Little People: A term used to refer to people of short stature. It is considered more respectful and less derogatory than the term 'midget'.

  2. Dwarfism: A medical condition characterized by short stature and normal body proportions. There are over 400 different types of dwarfism.

Culture
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Midgets have been portrayed in various aspects of culture, including literature, art, and film. They have been depicted as having unique abilities, such as strength or agility, and have been used as symbols of overcoming adversity. In some cases, they have been exploited or marginalized.

How to Memorize "midget"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person of short stature, no taller than 4 feet 10 inches. Imagine their unique characteristics and abilities.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'midget' with the image of a circus performer or a character from a fairy tale.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the term 'midget' as 'Mighty Individuals, Growing Everyday, Tiny but Terrific'.

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