word
Puny
PYOO-nee
/ˈpjuːniː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
puny
Dictionary meaning
Of inferior size, used especially of persons.
Examples
- I was surprised that the puny child won a fight against the bully.
- A puny physique.
Synonyms: runty, shrimpy
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