What does RUNTY mean?

Here is the requested information on the word "runty": Runty

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Small and stunted in growth or development.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈrʌnti/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈrʌnti/

Origin and Usage: The word "runty" originated in the mid-19th century from the word "runt," which means the smallest and weakest animal in a litter of animals. "Runty" is used to describe something that is small and stunted in growth or development, usually in a negative way.

Synonyms: undersized, stunted, dwarfed, puny, small, tiny, miniature.

Related Words: grunt, runts, rusty, runic, runny.

Example Sentences:

• She was disappointed when she saw the runty little plant that had grown from the seed she had planted.
• The runty puppy was the last one to be adopted because it was so small.
• He was teased by his classmates for being runty and weak.