Pronunciation: /ˈpjuːni/
adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun; in this case, 'puny' means small or weak in size or strength
A1 The puny puppy couldn't jump over the small fence.
A2 She felt puny compared to the tall basketball players on the court.
B1 The puny laptop couldn't handle the heavy video editing software.
B2 The puny efforts of the team were not enough to win the championship.
C1 His puny attempts at solving the complex problem were quickly dismissed by the experts.
C2 The puny excuses given by the CEO for the company's failure were not well-received by the shareholders.
formal The puny budget allocated for the project was insufficient to cover all necessary expenses.
informal I can't believe you lost to that puny guy in arm wrestling!
slang That puny car of yours won't be able to keep up with us on the highway.
figurative His puny attempts at trying to impress her were met with indifference.
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