[1] : Jargon File (4.3.1, 29 Jun 2001)

munchkin /muhnch'kin/ n. from the squeaky-voiced little people in l.
   frank baum's "the wizard of oz" a teenage-or-younger micro enthusiast
   hacking basic or something else equally constricted. a term of mild
   derision -- munchkins are annoying but some grow up to be hackers after
   passing through a larval stage. the term urchin is also used. see
   also wannabee, bitty box.


see also:
larval stage urchin wannabee bitty box 

[2] : The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (27 SEP 03)

munchkin
     
        /muhnch'kin/ squeaky-voiced little people in l. frank baum's
        "the wizard of oz" a teenage-or-younger micro enthusiast
        hacking basic or something else equally constricted.  a term
        of mild derision - munchkins are annoying but some grow up
        to be hackers after passing through a larval stage.  the
        term urchin is also used.  see also wannabee, bitty box.
     
        jargon file
     
     
see also:
larval stage urchin wannabee bitty box jargon file 

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