Pronunciation: /rʌnt/
noun an animal that is small or stunted compared to others of its kind, especially a pig
A1 The runt of the litter was the smallest puppy.
A2 The runt of the group struggled to keep up with the others.
B1 The runt of the family was often teased by their siblings.
B2 Despite being the runt, the athlete proved to be the strongest competitor.
C1 The runt of the team surprised everyone by scoring the winning goal.
C2 The runt of the pack eventually grew to be the leader.
adjective used to describe something as small or inferior in size or quality
A1 The runt puppy was the smallest in the litter.
A2 The runt kitten struggled to keep up with its siblings.
B1 The runt piglet was given extra care by the farmer.
B2 The runt calf needed special attention to thrive on the farm.
C1 The runt of the litter grew up to be the strongest of them all.
C2 Despite being the runt, the horse proved to be the fastest in the race.
formal The smallest piglet in the litter is often referred to as the runt.
informal My little brother is the runt of the family, but he's got a big personality.
slang Don't underestimate the runt of the group, he's got some tricks up his sleeve.
figurative In a pack of wolves, the runt may be the weakest physically, but they can be the most cunning.
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