runt

Meanings

• noun

  A small or undersized animal or person.

  - "The farmer kept a runt of each litter as a pet."
  - "Despite being the runt of the litter, the little pig grew up to be the strongest animal on the farm."

• noun

  A small or insignificant person.

  - "The runt of the class was often overlooked by the teacher."
  - "The runt of the office was known for his quiet and unassuming nature."

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Synonyms

dwarf

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with runt
dunt , hunt , runt , punt

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Variants

List of all variants of runt that leads to same result
runt , runtier , runtiest , runtiness , runtinesses , runtish , runts , runty

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Etymology

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Old English 'runt' meaning 'cub, young animal'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'runt' is often used in a derogatory way to describe someone who is small or insignificant.

2. In some cultures, runts are considered lucky or auspicious symbols.

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Related Concepts

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1. runtlet: A very small animal or person.

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Culture

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In literature, 'runt' has been used to describe small, insignificant characters who later prove to be strong or valuable.

How to Memorize "runt"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small animal or person to remember the meaning of 'runt'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'runt' with the image of a small, insignificant animal or person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Runts are small and cute' to remember the meaning of 'runt'.

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