Runty

Pronunciation: /ˈrʌnti/

Definitions of runty

adjective small or stunted in growth; undersized

Example Sentences

A1 The runty puppy was the smallest in the litter.

A2 The runty plants struggled to grow in the harsh weather conditions.

B1 The runty kitten may be small, but it has a big personality.

B2 Despite being runty, the horse had a lot of strength and determination.

C1 The runty tree eventually grew into a majestic oak despite its humble beginnings.

C2 The runty child proved to be a prodigy in the world of mathematics.

Examples of runty in a Sentence

formal The runty puppy struggled to keep up with its siblings.

informal That runty kitten is so tiny compared to the others.

slang I can't believe how runty that plant is growing.

figurative Her runty car barely made it up the steep hill.

Grammatical Forms of runty

• past tense: ran
• plural: runties
• comparative: more runty
• superlative: most runty
• present tense: runty
• future tense: will be runty
• perfect tense: has been runty
• continuous tense: is being runty
• singular: runty
• positive degree: runty
• infinitive: to be runty
• gerund: running
• participle: runty

Origin and Evolution of runty

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'runty' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'runt', which referred to the smallest or weakest animal in a litter.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'runty' has come to be used to describe anything that is small, stunted, or undersized, not just in the context of animals.