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| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | pint-size, pint-sized, sawed-off, sawn-off |
| Derivation | runt, runtiness |
Examples of runty
runty
I just loved the idea that she had this runty husband, who did her head in.
From the independent.co.uk
Some are bony, some runty, and some just cursed with an unappetizing name.
From the sfgate.com
Runty began his career 35 years ago as a band director in Coal City, Ill.
From the dailyherald.com
MacGregor's clinching argument is a runty border collie with one white eye named Rob Roy.
From the time.com
It's always been the runty sibling of the celeb reality shows, hasn't it?
From the hecklerspray.com
He had gotten his nickname at Annapolis when an upperclassman first saw the runty plebe from Colorado.
From the thenewstribune.com
That longing for her approval takes a fascinating turn in the story of Six, Hattie's runty teenage son.
From the washingtonpost.com
Ah, but do runty little berries from a runty little bush afford you the level of protection you require?
From the guardian.co.uk
What it doesn't want is for its runty opponent to be allowed to use illegal holds, low blows and hidden weapons.
From the economist.com
- Pint-size: well below average height
- Puny: (used especially of persons) of inferior size
