what do you call a petite guy? (because the word petite is specifically for women)?

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2007-08-26 12:15:37 · 6 answers · asked by Lisa 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

You could call him a little runt, but then he might break your kneecaps.

2007-08-26 12:33:19 · answer #1 · answered by Insanity 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

short

2007-08-26 19:30:37 · answer #2 · answered by anne b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Stocky is a good one if he's got some shoulder width. A man of small stature is ok.

2007-08-26 20:25:04 · answer #3 · answered by herowithgreeneyesandbluejeans 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I would call him a little guy

2007-08-26 19:26:04 · answer #4 · answered by Harry Lillis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

You could use "slight" or "diminutive." Or if he's a feisty little guy, "bantam."

2007-08-26 20:42:30 · answer #5 · answered by senlin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Lanky or gangly

2007-08-26 21:10:46 · answer #6 · answered by Mypower 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋