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Noun: runt  rúnt
  1. Disparaging term for small people
    "The bully called him a runt, not realizing his small stature belied his strength";
    - shrimp, half-pint [informal]
     
  2. A small and weak animal, the weakest of a litter
    "The runt of the litter needed extra care"

Derived forms: runts

Type of: small person

Encyclopedia: Runt