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.