MIDGET Synonyms: 126 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈmi-jət

Definition of midget

as in dwarf

something (such as an animal) much smaller than others of its kind a breed that is the midget of the horse world

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midget

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adjective

as in pygmy

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Recent Examples of midget

Noun

Dreyer went on to build many Indy 500 cars in the 1930s and built championship-winning sprint cars, midgets and quarter-midgets. — Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 Larson was untouchable in midget racing before Bell came along, and then Bell started beating Larson and forced the Californian to raise his game. — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026 From midgets to Indy cars, from sprint cars to stock cars, Stewart was at home behind the wheel. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for midget

Noun

For pots, look for dwarf zinnia varieties that won’t require staking.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
As virality goes, this is not a big number, but the passion that the account has aroused dwarfs its reach.

— David Kamp, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

Definition of dwarf

Adjective

It has been done by attaching miniature electronic backpacks and running electrodes to the bugs’ antennae, and by having handlers wirelessly nudge them left or right.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
Junior bull riders generally graduate from riding horses, learning balance and agility, before testing their mettle on miniature bulls.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

Definition of miniature

Noun

The more common nickname, El Mencho, is said to be a diminutive of his first name, Nemesio.

— Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Another gender-neutral name that had a burst of popularity in the ‘80s and ‘90s, Jamie was a go-to for girls or a diminutive of James for boys.

— Kara Nesvig, Parents, 20 Feb. 2026

Definition of diminutive

Noun

The two 15-year-olds were allegedly drinking alcohol inside the vehicle and hanging out of the windows of the vehicle, shooting Orbeez water beads out of a toy gun.

— Noe Padilla, USA Today, 10 July 2026
You’re also not allowed to throw anything from the car—which presumably includes shooting toy guns out the window—and weapons are also not allowed.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2026

Definition of toy

Adjective

For a fun and cheery look, blend different teeny tiny fruits.

— Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 July 2026
Depending on temperature, the eggs hatch within one to 10 days, becoming teeny, wormlike larvae that feed on desiccated blood that the adult fleas have fed on and pooped out.

— Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 23 June 2026

Definition of teeny

Adjective

Three additional micro-engineering systems are designed to reduce friction and mechanical noise throughout the regulating organ.

— Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
On board is a micro rover built by ispace called Tenacious as well as several commercial payloads.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026

Definition of micro

Adjective

Touching infested water, even just a splash, can risk infection, as microscopic larvae swimming along the surface are able to wriggle through skin.

— William McCarthy, NPR, 4 July 2026
The culprit, Cyclospora cayetanensis, is a microscopic parasite that’s found in human feces.

— Caroline Kee, NBC news, 3 July 2026

Definition of microscopic

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