midget
Because it is a word with a single syllable, midget is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy.
Definitions ofmidget
- A little sandfly.
Example: "Although tiny and just two-winged, midgets can bite you till you itch all over your unprotected skin."
- Any small swarming insect similar to the mosquito; a midge.
- (sometimes offensive) A normally proportioned person with small stature, usually defined as reaching an adult height less than 4'10".
- (sometimes offensive) Any short person.
- A small version of something; miniature.
Example: "the midget pony"
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.