Puny ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Puny ( adjective )

1. Weak and small.
2. Insignificant or unimportant.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from latin punyus, from puer "boy" (compare with puissance).

Examples:

1. He was a puny child, always getting bullied by the other kids.
2. The puny plant was barely surviving in the harsh conditions.
3. He had a puny car that could barely fit two people.
4. The company's profits were puny compared to its competitors.
5. He had a puny attempt at lifting the weight, failing miserably.

(As a verb)

Puny ( verb )

1. Weak and small.
2. Insignificant or unimportant.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from latin punyus, from puer "boy" (compare with puissance).

Examples:

1. He was a puny child, always getting bullied by the other kids.
2. The puny plant was barely surviving in the harsh conditions.
3. He had a puny car that could barely fit two people.
4. The company's profits were puny compared to its competitors.
5. He had a puny attempt at lifting the weight, failing miserably.