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Definition of runty

runty

/ˈrʌn.ti/
run · ty
Adverb:runtily
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runty Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Unusually small, stunted, or undersized in growth, especially in comparison to others of the same kind or litter.

Example

"With extra care and nutrition, the runty puppy eventually grew to be just as healthy and active as its littermates."

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• Rhymes for runty

• Nearby Words

runt
runthrough
runtime
runty
runup
runway
rupee

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Runty. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/runty
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