Definition of Runt
Runt
runt
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(noun)
the smallest animal born in a litter, often much smaller than average;
e.g. The puppy was the runt of the litter when it was born, but it grew into a full-sized healthy adult.
(noun)
(derogatory) a person who is very small/short or weak;
e.g. She was a bit of a runt and had always been small for her age and fragile in build.
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