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puny
01
small and weak in strength or size
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
puniest
Comparative
punier
gradable
Examples
The puny sapling struggled to grow amidst the towering trees of the forest.
02
not impressive in amount or quality
Examples
The puny attempt at a joke did n't get any laughs from the audience.
