Midget refers to something which is smaller than usual. Most frequently, this is a person who is affected by
dwarfism, and in this context it is usually considered to be derogatory. Compare
nigger as used of African-Americans.
"Midget" is a general term, however, and is also used for example to denote a class of small objects, as a class of very small sailboats or racing cars.
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