Meaning
A child.
Etymology
Origin: German
Coined by American author L. Frank Baum in 1900 in his novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Perhaps reflective of German Mensch or munch + -kin. Compare Low German Menschken and Low German Minschken. Sense 5 (“donut hole”) is a genericization of the Dunkin' trademark "Munchkins".
Synonyms & Antonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram: