The word was coined by Frank Baum when he wrote "The Wizard of Oz" in 1900. His munchkins were small, endearing, and had squeaky voices.
Modern usage can refer to small cute people or has occasionally morphed into other meanings, such as this more derisive one which is used to refer to beginning computer users:
2006-07-22 06:49:41
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answered by Kraftee 7
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If someone called you a munchkin, they mean that you are short and somewhat cute. If you don't want to be stepped on by normal sized peeps, you sould go to Munchkin Land in the Wizard of Oz. But no worries, you can just call the taller people that told you that "Bigfoot", and tell them to take a 2 minute hike on Mt. Everast! (that's how much it'll probably take them!)
2006-07-22 13:48:31
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answered by lalala <3 4
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Munchkins were the little people in the Wizard of Oz. It means you're a little person. It's not mean, as the Munchkins were cute.
2006-07-22 13:42:43
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answered by Anonymous
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A munchkin was a little character in the Wizard of Oz. Generally refers to someone small and cute. It is a term of endearment generally.
2006-07-22 13:43:21
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answered by LindaLou 7
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that you are a beautiful person inside and that your a beautiful person on the outside and that you are shorter than that person therefor you are a munchkin. example. uncle jesse called michelle a munchkin bkuz she was a beautiful person inside and was beautiful outside. and uncle jesse was taller than michelle. therefor the term munchkin started back in the 80's on the show FULL HOUSE. thank you. have a great day
2006-07-22 13:45:29
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answered by aziz 1
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It's like calling somebody little, but more often is used as an affectionate term for a child.
2006-07-22 13:48:04
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answered by creative 3
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I know it means short and cute because that's what my 6'2" 300 lb Harley riding guy calls me and he's never wrong.
2006-07-22 13:43:53
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answered by Munchkin 1
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that depends on the context, if somebody says youre a cute little munchin, its like small, or short, generally, a small, sweet natured, gentle person
2006-07-22 13:42:10
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answered by Cathy 2
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That youre short
2006-07-22 13:40:43
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answered by CheesyChester 2
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It's usually an endearment for a little person.
2006-07-22 14:00:04
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answered by Anonymous
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