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puny

adjective

(used especially of persons) of inferior size

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Word length
4
Starts with
P
Ends with
Y
Contains
UN
Scrabble score
9

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Pronunciation

pjuːni

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adjective

  1. (used especially of persons) of inferior size

adjective

  1. Inferior in strength or significance

    “A puny physique”

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A puny physique
Puny excuses

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