Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

strunt

noun
/strĘŚnt/
Definition
A term used to describe a person who is weak, frail, or lacking in strength.
Examples
  • Despite his big talk, he was nothing more than a strunt when confronted.
  • She felt like a strunt in her new job, overwhelmed by the responsibilities.
  • Don’t be a strunt; stand up for what you believe in!
Meaning
Strunt typically refers to someone who is perceived as ineffective or unable to stand up for themselves.
Synonyms
  • weakling
  • coward
  • ineffectual
  • faintheart
  • timid person