adjective
- unusually small in size; undersized or stunted in growth
Usage: informal
Examples
- The runty puppy was the smallest in the litter.
- Despite being runty, the plant produced surprisingly large tomatoes.
- He was teased for being runty compared to his tall brothers.
- The runty tree struggled to compete with the larger oaks for sunlight.
- She adopted the runty kitten that no one else wanted.
- The runty piglet required extra care and feeding.