Puny - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˈpjuːnɪ|
Brit.
|ˈpjuːnɪ|
adjective
- inferior in strength or significance
a puny physique
puny excuses
- (used especially of persons) of inferior size (syn: runty)puny excuses
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
comparative: punier
superlative: puniest
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