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midget

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/ˈmɪdʒɪt/ · mid-get

A person of very short stature; typically used to refer to individuals with dwarfism.

Meanings

nounformal

A person of very short stature; typically used to refer to individuals with dwarfism.

ایک شخص جو بہت چھوٹے قد کا ہو؛ عموماً ان افراد کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے جو بونے پن کی بیماری کے شکار ہیں۔

بونے

bone

Formal: دواپسقد

Synonyms

dwarflittle personshort personبوناچھوٹاپستہ

Antonyms

gianttall personlargeدیولम्बابڑا

Common Collocations

  • midget wrestling
  • midget act
  • midget figurine

Example Sentences

He was featured in a show that included midget performances.

وہ ایک شو میں شامل تھا جس میں بونے کی پرفارمنس بھی تھی۔

Woh aik show mein shamil tha jis mein bone ki performance bhi thi.

The term 'midget' is often considered outdated and offensive.

لفظ 'بونے' اکثر قدیم اور توہین آمیز سمجھا جاتا ہے۔

Lafz 'bone' aksar qadeem aur toheen amaiz samjha jata hai.

In the past, midgets were often exploited in entertainment industries.

ماضی میں، بونے اکثر تفریح ​​کی صنعتوں میں استحصال کا شکار ہوتے تھے۔

Mazi mein, bone aksar tafreeh ki sanaton mein istehsaal ka shikar hote the.

Easily Confused With

dwarf:While 'midget' refers to a person of short stature with proportionate body parts, 'dwarf' is a more medical term for individuals with growth disorders.

Word Family

dwarfism
nounبونے پن

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'midget' as a person who is a shorter middle figure in a crowd.

Imagine a small toy figurine standing among larger toys.

📖 Etymology

Origin: unknown "midget" — a small person, especially one who is not proportionately shaped

First known use: late 19th century

The term 'midget' was historically used in the circus and entertainment contexts to describe people of short stature who had a proportionate body shape. Its use has become controversial as it can be considered derogatory.