Runt (Noun)
Meaning
Disparaging terms for small people.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The school bully loved to pick on the runt of the class, calling him names and pushing him around.
- In the old days, the smallest kid in the family was often affectionately referred to as the runt, but nowadays the term is considered derogatory.
- He was always self-conscious about being the runt of the team, and the other players didn't help by constantly teasing him about his height.
- The comedian's jokes about being the runt of the family were hilarious, but also a bit uncomfortable to listen to.
- As the runt of the litter, the little puppy was always getting picked on by its bigger siblings, but it never seemed to lose its spirit.