runt
an animal that is small or stunted as compared with others of its kind.
the smallest or weakest of a litter, especially of piglets or puppies.
a person who is petty and contemptible: That runt causes most of the trouble at the meetings.
British Dialect.
an old or decayed tree stump.
an old cow or ox.
an ugly old woman; hag.
Origin of runt
1Other words from runt
- runtish, adjective
- runt·ish·ly, adverb
- runt·ish·ness, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for runt
/ (rʌnt) /
the smallest and weakest young animal in a litter, esp the smallest piglet in a litter
derogatory an undersized or inferior person
a large pigeon, originally bred for eating
Origin of runt
1Derived forms of runt
- runtish, adjective
- runty, adjective
- runtiness, noun
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