Sitzzwerg

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German

Etymology

From sitzen (to sit) +‎ Zwerg (dwarf).

Noun

Sitzzwerg m (strong, genitive Sitzzwerges or Sitzzwergs, plural Sitzzwerge)

  1. A person who appears much shorter when they are sitting than when they stand, e.g. because of their being short-waisted or their individual sitting posture.
    Antonym: Sitzriese

See also

Further reading

  • Sitzzwerg” in Duden online
  • Sitzzwerg” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache