munchkin

/ˈmʌntʃkɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a small person, especially a child, often in folklore or fantasy, such as a fairy or elf

“The munchkin actors performed a lively dance in the musical production.”

2. noun

a person who is unusually small in stature, often used to describe a person with dwarfism or a condition causing short stature

“The munchkin community came together to support each other in the face of societal challenges.”

3. verb

to eat noisily or greedily, especially of snacks

“Stop munchkin on the couch and go eat at the table.”

Synonyms

  • elf
  • fairy
  • goblin

Antonyms

  • giant
  • large