короты́шка — meaning in English

English meaning

• midget noun A very small thing; especially one which is conspicuously smaller than expected or by comparison.
• runt noun The smallest or weakest animal in a litter.
• shorty noun Someone or something shorter than average; often used as an affectionate nickname.
• shrimp noun A small, edible, long-tailed crustacean with slender legs.

Senses

короты́шка is used for these senses in English:

• midget (derogatory, offensive) A short person. [from later 19th c.]
• runt Undersized or stunted plant, animal or person.
• shrimp (slang) A small, puny or unimportant person.

midget — full definition

1. noun A very small thing; especially one which is conspicuously smaller than expected or by comparison.
2. noun A short person.
3. noun Something for use by a small person; especially something designed or made for one.

runt — full definition

1. noun The smallest or weakest animal in a litter.
2. noun An unimportant or looked-down-upon person, often used as an insult.

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