"Midget" may also refer to a smaller version of play or participation, such as midget golf; or to anything designed for very young (i.e., small) participants—in many cases children—such as …

Midget, in human anatomy, a person of very small stature whose bodily proportions, intelligence, and sexual development are within the normal range. Diminutive stature occurs sporadically in …

When the words were coined, "midget" referred to a person who is small in height but doesn't have disproportionate limbs or other body parts. On the other hand, "dwarf" referred to a …

There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word midget, one of which is labelled obsolete, and two of which are considered offensive. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, …

MIDGET definition: an abnormally small person having normal physical proportions. See examples of midget used in a sentence.

1 day ago · Midget, who played cornerback at Virginia Tech from 1996-99, was a former third-team All-American and first-team All-Big East selection during his senior season. The …

Oct 25, 2025 · "Midget" is an offensive term for dwarfism because it originated from derogatory entertainment contexts. Respectful alternatives include "dwarf," "little person," or "person of …

Midget (from midge, a tiny biting insect [2]) is a person of unusually short stature that is considered by some to be pejorative due to its etymology.

An outdated and offensive term historically used to refer to a person of unusually short stature, particularly someone with proportionate dwarfism. The term is now widely considered …

3 days ago · Pittsburgh Steelers coach Anthony Midget will leave the staff after the 2025 season to join the Virginia Tech staff under James Franklin.