halfling

/ˈhælfliŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

a member of a fictional species in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth stories, typically depicted as small, human-like beings, often associated with hobbits.

“The halfling was known for his love of gardening and pipe-weed.”

Synonyms

  • hobbit
  • small person

Antonyms

  • giant
  • titan