munchkin

/ˈmʌntʃkɪn/
noun
  1. A small, cute, or endearing person, especially a child.
    • She called her younger brother a munchkin when he helped her bake cookies.
    • The toddler dressed as a pumpkin was the cutest munchkin at the party.
    • My little munchkin just started kindergarten.
  2. A small, imaginary creature from the fictional land of Oz, known for being friendly and small in stature.
    • My favorite part of the movie is when the Munchkins celebrate the Wicked Witch's death.
    • The Munchkins sang and danced in the colorful land of Oz.
    • In The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy is welcomed by the Munchkins after her house lands.
  3. A small breed of cat with very short legs, also called a Munchkin cat.
    • She adopted a Munchkin kitten from the animal shelter.
    • My neighbor has a Munchkin cat that can't jump very high.
    • The Munchkin breed is known for its playful and friendly personality.
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