Definition of PYGMY

pygmy

Plural: pygmies

Noun

  • A person of unusually small stature; a dwarf.
  • an unusually small individual
  • any member of various peoples having an average height of less than five feet
  • A member of one of various Ancient Equatorial African tribal peoples, notable for their very short stature.
  • A member of a race of dwarfs.
  • Any dwarfish person or thing.
  • An insignificant person, at least in some respect.

Adj

  • Relating or belonging to the Pygmy people.
  • Like a pygmy; unusually short or small for its kind.

Examples

  • Even a PYGMY word can secure victory if played on the right bonus square.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin Pygmaeī, from Ancient Greek πυγμαῖος (pugmaîos, “a member of a race of dwarves”), from πυγμή (pugmḗ, “fist (as small as a fist)”).

Synonyms

Pigmy, pigmy, dwarf, dwarfish, midget, pygmyish

Antonyms

ettin, giant

Scrabble Score: 16

pygmy: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
pygmy: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pygmy: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

pygmy: valid Words With Friends Word