crib midget

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Meaning · English

A child, especially a young child or infant.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The crib midget in question was playing on the floor with three of the gnomes.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “crib midget” mean?

A child, especially a young child or infant.

Is “crib midget” formal or informal?

crib midget is generally slang.