Runty (Adjective)
Meaning 1
(used especially of persons) of inferior size.
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All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 2
Well below average height.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
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Examples
- The runty kid in the class always had trouble reaching the top shelf in the school library.
- As the runty sibling, she often felt overshadowed by her taller brothers and sisters.
- Despite being a runty player, he was incredibly agile and quick on the soccer field.
- The runty actor had to stand on a box to appear at eye level with his co-stars during filming.
- In a family of tall, lanky people, the runty cousin often joked that he was adopted.