little person

Definitions

1. A person with dwarfism, or short stature resulting from a medical condition.
   euphemistic
2. A small magical humanoid creature, such as an elf, leprechaun, or fairy.
3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see little, person.

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Suomikääpiö

Svenskakortväxt

Examples

“Here, the amount of personal space that is acknowledged for a little person is similar to that of a child.”

“The little people then disappeared, and went each about their work⟳ or their pleasure.”

“His nurse had told him all about changelings, and how the little people would always try⟳ to steal⟳ a beautiful human child out of its cradle and put⟳ in its stead one of their own⟳ ailing, puking brats[…]”

“Ultimately, Prof. Gregg's search⟳ for the truth brings him into direct⟳ contact⟳ with the “little people” with tragic results.”

“I used to be a little person inside my Mommy's tummy. Now I'm all big!”

“Shepard: I don't have⟳ time for this, Conrad. I'm not here to be a role model⟳. / Conrad Verner: Oh, I see⟳ how it is. Commander Shepard doesn't have⟳ time for the little people! / Conrad Verner: Far be it for me to get⟳ in your way! You go be a hero.”

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