dwarf vs munchkin

dwarf

noun
  • A person of short stature, often one whose limbs are disproportionately small in relation to the body as compared with typical adults, usually as the result of a genetic condition. 

  • A star of relatively small size. 

  • Any member of a race of beings from (especially Scandinavian and other Germanic) folklore, usually depicted as having some sort of supernatural powers and being skilled in crafting and metalworking, often as short with long beards, and sometimes as clashing with elves. 

  • An animal, plant or other thing much smaller than the usual of its sort. 

verb
  • To make appear (much) smaller, puny, tiny. 

  • To become (much) smaller. 

  • To make appear insignificant. 

  • To hinder from growing to the natural size; to make or keep small; to stunt. 

  • To render (much) smaller, turn into a dwarf (version). 

adj
  • Miniature. 

munchkin

noun
  • A person of very short stature. 

  • A player who mainly concentrates on increasing their character's power and capabilities. 

  • A child. 

  • Synonym of donut hole (“ball-shaped pastry”) (genericization of the Dunkin trademark "Munchkin") 

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