runtish

adjective

Definition of runtishnext
as in dwarf

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for runtish
  1. dwarf
  2. little bitty
  3. toy
  4. stunted
  5. miniature
  6. mini
  7. microscopic
  8. micro
Adjective
  • Bare-root fruit trees that produce fruit the fastest are typically dwarf or semi-dwarf varieties.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 28 July 2026
  • Look for citrus varieties grafted onto dwarf or semi-dwarf rootstock so the citrus tree stays small and doesn’t need to be pruned or re-potted as often.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026
Definition of dwarf
Adjective
  • Things that adults would never find entertaining can keep little bitty ones occupied for ages.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Maxine was a once little bitty speck of a thing who had a pretty rough start in life.
    — TJ Macias, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
Definition of little bitty
Adjective
  • Not surprisingly, the non-toy version was well beyond my household budget, and — less surprisingly, still — months on back order.
    — Marci Vogel, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2022
  • Also, mom and dad are clearly, in non-toy form, overwhelmed and exhausted.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2021
Definition of toy
Adjective
  • Plzeňský Prazdroj, the country’s largest beer producer, expects to incur losses this year due to a stunted hops yield.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Once the roots are crowded, the showy parts of the plants will suffer from fewer blooms and stunted growth.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of stunted
Adjective
  • But that identical physical phenomenon might soon change how miniature robots fly, float, and navigate complex environments.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Her sari—royal-purple silk stitched with miniature golden birds—hung straight down without any visible deviation in service to hips or buttocks.
    — Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of miniature
Adjective
  • Best mini soccer nets This set comes with two nets that can fold down into a small tube, a soccer ball and a manual air pump.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to messages, Roost offers mini games users can play to level up their animals and a pen pal feature, which randomly connects users across the globe.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of mini
Adjective
  • In real magnetic materials, these microscopic changes contribute to what is called magnetic noise.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The four-stage HEPA filter also prevents microscopic particles from escaping back into the air.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of microscopic
Adjective
  • Regardless, seeing it in practice helped show what the Bills may do at the macro and micro levels once the regular season begins.
    — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • For her latest stop in the Italian Riviera, the former Spice Girl embraced la dolce vita while continuing her micro bikini parade in a completely sheer floral cover-up.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of micro
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“Runtish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runtish. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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