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What does "puny" mean? and what are the synonyms?

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Rebecca

"Puny" refers to someone or something very small and insignificant. Synonyms for "puny" are "tiny" and "pitiful". I do not recommend calling a person "puny" because it is considered rude. Ex: I expected to receive a lot of money, but instead I received a puny amount.

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