RUNTY

puny, runty, shrimpy

(adjective) (used especially of persons) of inferior size

runty, pint-sized, pint-size, sawed-off, sawn-off

(adjective) well below average height

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

runty (comparative runtier, )

Having the characteristics of a runt; small and stunted.

Diminutive.

Anagrams

• turny

Source: Wiktionary


Runt"y, a.

Definition: Like a runt; diminutive; mean.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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