Meaning of the word midget in English

What does midget mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

midget

US /ˈmɪdʒ.ɪt/
UK /ˈmɪdʒ.ɪt/
"midget" picture

Noun

1.

a person who is unusually small

Example:
The circus featured a talented midget clown.
She felt like a midget standing next to the basketball player.

Adjective

1.

extremely small

Example:
They built a midget racing car for the competition.
The midget submarine was used for covert operations.
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