Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
runt
noun
/rʌnt/
Definition
A small or undersized animal, particularly one that is smaller than its siblings.
Examples
- The runt of the litter often struggled to keep up with its larger siblings.
- Despite being the runt, he proved to be the most clever of the bunch.
Meaning
The term ‘runt’ often describes the smallest and weakest individual in a group, especially in the context of animals born at the same time, such as puppies or kittens.
Synonyms
- Weakling
- Undersized
- Little one
