runty

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Adjective runty has 2 senses

pint-size, pint-sized, runty, sawed-off, sawn-off - well below average height
Antonym: tall (indirect, via short)
puny, runty, shrimpy - (used especially of persons) of inferior size
Antonyms: large, big (indirect, via small, little)
Antonyms: large, big (indirect, via small, little)

Definitions from the Web

Runty

Definition:

Adjective - used to describe something or someone who is much smaller or inferior in size or quality compared to others of the same kind.

Senses:

Popular Sense:

Adjective - (of an animal) small and stunted in growth, usually due to genetic factors or poor nutrition.
Example Sentence: The runty kitten struggled to keep up with its siblings.
Local Sense:

Adjective - (of a person) used to describe someone who is perceived to be small in stature.
Example Sentence: The runty boy was often overlooked in basketball team selections.

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