munchkin

noun

munch·​kin ˈmənch-ˌkin How to pronounce munchkin (audio)
: a person who is notably small and often endearing

Examples of munchkin in a Sentence

“What's wrong, munchkin?” she asked the toddler.
Recent Examples on the Web Most recently, Krispy Kreme introduced a new assortment of donut dots, which are similar to donut holes or munchkin donuts. Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024 The skewer is exactly as the name suggests: three munchkins on a stick. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024 The film also stars Bowen Yang and Grande’s boyfriend, Ethan Slater, as Boq, a munchkin who’s deeply infatuated with her character. Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2024 Treat the munchkins to an afternoon of egg hunts, sweets, Bunny meet & greets, bounce house, games, face painting and arts & crafts. Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for munchkin 

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Word History

Etymology

the Munchkins, diminutive creatures in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900) by L. Frank Baum

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of munchkin was in 1972

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Cite this Entry

“Munchkin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/munchkin. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.

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