midgets

Definition of midgetsnext
plural of midget
as in dwarfs
a living thing much smaller than others of its kind a breed that is the midget of the horse world

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dwarfs
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  • The ditch that’s up to 19 feet deep dwarfs the heavy machinery inside of it.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Plus Brock and Sindri, the gear upgrade dwarves.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Midgets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midgets. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.

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