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Word: Puny
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 16th century (as a noun denoting a younger or more junior person): phonetic spelling of puisne
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpjuːni
Dialects: British English
Definition:
small and weak
Short Definition:small and weak
Examples:- white-faced, puny children
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