ˈpɪɡmɪ n. (also pigmy) (pl. -ies) 1 a
member of a
dwarf people of
equatorial Africa
and parts of SE Asia. 2 a
very small person,
animal, or
thing. 3 an
insignificant person. 4 (attrib.) a of or relating to pygmies. b (of a person, animal, etc.) dwarf. øøpygmaean adj. pygmean adj. [ME f. L pygmaeus f. Gk pugmaios dwarf f. pugme
the length from elbow to knuckles, fist]