Puny - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈpjuːnɪ|  American pronunciation of the word puny
Brit.  |ˈpjuːnɪ|  British pronunciation of the word puny

adjective

- inferior in strength or significance
a puny physique
puny excuses
- (used especially of persons) of inferior size (syn: runty)

Extra examples

I wouldn't mess with him—he makes bodybuilders look puny in comparison.

We laughed at their puny attempt to trick us.

Our efforts look puny beside Fred's.

She was awarded a puny £1,000 in compensation.

Word forms

adjective
comparative: punier
superlative: puniest
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