runt
noun
\
Definition of runt
1 chiefly Scotland : a hardened stalk or stem of a plant
2 : an animal unusually small of its kind especially : the smallest of a litter of pigs
3 usually disparaging : a person of small stature
Keep scrolling for more
Other Words from runt
\
noun
\
adjective
\
adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms for runt
Synonyms
diminutive, dwarf, midget, mite, peewee, pygmy (also pigmy), scrub, shrimp, Tom Thumb
Antonyms
behemoth, colossus, giant, jumbo, leviathan, mammoth, monster, titan
Visit the Thesaurus for More
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for runt
runt
noun
English Language Learners Definition of runt
: the smallest animal in a group that is born to one mother at the same time
: a very small or weak person
See the full definition for runt in the English Language Learners Dictionary
runt
noun
\
Kids Definition of runt
: an unusually small person or animal
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on runt
What made you want to look up runt? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Find the Cousins
-
- Which pair shares a common word ancestor?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
Share runt
Resources for runt