Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
strunt
noun
/strʌnt/
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
