puny
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Adj — Small, weak, or unimpressive; lacking strength or significance.
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Etymology
A respelling of the older word puisne ("born later, junior"), from Old French puis ("after") plus né ("born") — literally someone younger or lower in rank, which shifted in meaning to "weak" or "small."
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What does “puny” mean?
The word “puny” means small, weak, or unimpressive; lacking strength or significance. In plain terms, weak, small, or not strong enough to matter.
How do you pronounce “puny”?
“Puny” is pronounced PYOO-nee (/ˈpjuni/ in IPA).
How do you use “puny” in a sentence?
Here is “puny” used in a sentence: “His puny arms could barely lift the box.”
What part of speech is “puny”?
“Puny” is an adjective.
Where does the word “puny” come from?
The word “puny” comes from Old French. A respelling of the older word puisne ("born later, junior"), from Old French puis ("after") plus né ("born") — literally someone younger or lower in rank, which shifted in meaning to "weak" or "small.".