Midget

Midget refers to something which is smaller than usual. Frequently, this is a person who is affected by dwarfism, and in this context it is usually considered to be derogatory. Compare nigger as used to refer to African-Americans.

"Midget" is a general term, however, and is also used for example to denote a class of small objects, such as a class of very small sailboats or racing cars. It also refers to a model of automobile produced by MG.