runt
/rʌnt/
runt is a noun for the smallest or weakest member of a group, especially the smallest baby animal in a litter. The phrase “the runt of the litter” is the key to its meaning: it is not just about being small, but about being smaller or weaker compared with the others. This word also has a sharper side. When used for a person, runt can sound insulting, suggesting someone is small, weak, or insignificant. It can even stretch metaphorically to the least successful item in a set. Watch the full lesson to learn when runt sounds natural, when it sounds rude, and how the related adjective runty fits in.
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