The difference between Midget and Shorty

When used as nouns, midget means a little sandfly, whereas shorty means a short person.

check bellow for the other definitions of Midget and Shorty

  1. Midget as a noun (originally):

    A little sandfly.

    Examples:

    "Although tiny and just two-winged, midgets can bite you till you itch all over your unprotected skin."

  2. Midget as a noun (loosely):

    Any small swarming insect similar to the mosquito; a midge

  3. Midget as a noun:

    A normally proportioned person with small stature, usually defined as reaching an adult height less than 4'10".

  4. Midget as a noun (sometimes derogatory):

    Any short person.

  5. Midget as a noun (attributively):

    A small version of something; miniature.

    Examples:

    "the midget pony"

  1. Shorty as a noun (informal):

    A short person.

  2. Shorty as a noun (informal):

  3. Shorty as a noun (slang, chiefly, AAVE):

    A child.

  4. Shorty as a noun (slang, chiefly, AAVE):

    An attractive young female, especially one who is sexually available.

  5. Shorty as a noun (slang, chiefly, AAVE):

    A girlfriend.

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