ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Munchkin

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈmʌnʃkɪn/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Munchkin is a noun meaning (informal) A child.

Meaning

(informal) A child.

More Meanings

  1. (informal) A person of very short stature.
  2. (roleplaying games) A player who mainly concentrates on increasing their character's power and capabilities.
  3. (informal, slang) Synonym of donut hole (“ball-shaped pastry”).
  4. (informal) A pet name one used for someone considered adorable, such as a pet, child, or a romantic partner.
  5. Alternative letter-case form of Munchkin (“domestic cat breed”).

Example Sentences

You ARE a munchkin if .. you roll 4d6 and keep *all four*
It'll also have a keyboard configured for a munchkin (...)
Picture this: your child begins his first day of group childcare, and he is suddenly surrounded by other munchkins his age […]
Doesn't anybody recognize humor anymore, or have our faces gone completely stiff from thinking about good vs. evil or character balance or munchkin-zapping?

Word Forms

Synonyms for munchkin

Depending on context, synonyms include dwarf, lilliputian, pygmy, tiddler.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include kidlet, kiddie, muncher, kiddo, nipper, moppet.

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