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puny
adjective
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How to pronounce puny:

Definition of puny:

puny (adjective):
inferior in strength or significance.
slight or inferior in power, size, or importance weak

Synonyms for puny:

finepoorminusculepocketdiminutivelackingslighttinysparsemini
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Antonyms for puny:

vigorousurgentworthwhileplentyconvincingsizablehulkingliberalheartyimmeasurable
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