noun
Munchkin
noun
1
A breed of domestic cat known for its unusually short legs.
"The munchkin cat trotted across the room on its stubby legs."
How to Use Munchkin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short-legged cat breed, named for its small, distinctive stature.
When to use it
"Munchkin" is also used informally and affectionately for a small child, though that's not the dictionary's primary sense here.
Word Forms
Munchkins plural
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Etymology
Named after the Munchkins, the small people from L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz.