puny — small and weak; of inferior size, strength, or significance
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: small and weak; of inferior size, strength, or significance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpjuːni/
Korean meaning: 작고 약한; 크기나 힘, 중요성이 열등한
Korean pronunciation: **퓨**니
Example Sentences
- His puny biceps were no match for opening the pickle jar.
- The villain laughed at the hero's puny attempts to stop him.
- My puny salary can't even cover my coffee addiction.
puny
ADJECTIVE//ˈpjuːni//
small and weak; of inferior size, strength, or significance

a very small, thin child struggles alone on one side of a thick rope, pulling with all his might. His arms shake and his feet slide backward in the dirt as he tries desperately to hold his ground. On the other side, three much larger and stronger children easily pull the rope toward themselves without breaking a sweat. The small child gets dragged forward as his weak grip starts to fail against their superior strength. Other playground children watch from the sidelines, some pointing at the obvious mismatch. someone small and weak being overpowered due to inferior size and strength
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From 16th-century French 'puisné' meaning 'born later' or 'younger,' originally used to describe younger siblings. The meaning gradually shifted from 'younger' to 'small and weak.'
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📝Examples
“His puny biceps were no match for opening the pickle jar.”
“The villain laughed at the hero's puny attempts to stop him.”
“My puny salary can't even cover my coffee addiction.”
“The company's puny marketing budget limited their advertising options.”
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