little person
Americannoun
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a person of small stature, like someone with dwarfism.
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a small child.
Etymology
Origin of little person
First recorded in 1530–40
Example Sentences
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As a little person standing 3 feet 10, Novicki has a unique perspective from a physical and emotional standpoint, which he brings to his comedy.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2025
“It’s an emotional and mental battle - but you have to smile through it and get through it, as you’ve got this little person there that needs you to fight,” Mrs Dyson says.
From BBC • Oct. 23, 2024
Being the only little person in the room, these restaurants all gave me the royal treatment.
From Salon • May 2, 2024
“Even as a little person, it wasn’t about just being seen, it was about the telling of the story,” she said.
From New York Times • May 10, 2023
They thought it was a very good piece for the cricket to learn because they had heard it first at night, and also because Chester was quite a little person himself.
From "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden
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