Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

PUNY

(adj.sat, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Puny.

How to pronounce puny:

UK

Puny - as an adjective satellite

Inferior in strength or significance

Example: "A puny physique"

(used especially of persons) of inferior size

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
runtyshrimpy

Puny - as a noun

(oxford university slang) a new pupil at a school etc.; a junior student.

A younger person.

A beginner, a novice.

An inferior person; a subordinate.

Puny - as an adjective

Of inferior size, strength or significance; small, weak, ineffective.

Example: "You puny earthlings are no match for ming the merciless!"

Example Sentences

"He is a puny little man."
"The dog was puny and sickly."
"She delivered a puny punch that didn't even faze him."
"The puny sapling couldn't withstand the strong winds."
"The puny turnout at the event was quite disappointing."
View more

Word Game Points

Is PUNY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, puny is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PUNY has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is PUNY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, puny is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PUNY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is PUNY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, puny is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PUNY has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

A-Z Proximities

Add 1 Letter To Make These Words...

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen