vertically challenged

vertically challenged
   of short stature
   But not a mountaineer. See also challenged:
    A better deal for the vertically challenged was urged yesterday by Dr David Weeks, a consultant psychiatrist, who said that 'shortism' was as pernicious as sexism and racism. (Daily Telegraph, 12 April 1994the doctor should know, being himself 5ft 2in tall)

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