короты́шка — meaning in English

English meaning

• midget noun Something unusually small, especially compared with what is normal.
• 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 Something unusually small, especially compared with what is normal.
2. noun A very short person.
3. noun An item made or sized for a small person to use.

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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