munchkin

English

/ˈmʌnʃkɪn/, /ˈmʌntʃkɪn/

noun

Definitions

(informal) A child.
(informal) A person of very short stature.
(alternative form of) Munchkin (domestic cat breed)
(RPG) A player who mainly concentrates on increasing their character's power and capabilities.
(informal) genericization of the Dunkin trademark "Munchkin"

Etymology

Suffix from English munch.

Origin

English

munch

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Cognates and derived terms

arsemunch English
assmunch English
buttmunch English
cockmunch English
munch English
munchable English
muncher English
munchkinism English
munchy English
monchen Middle English