puny

[ˈpjuːni]

puny Definition

• 1. small and weak
• 2. lacking in strength or size
• 3. insignificant

Using puny: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "puny" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The boxer looked puny compared to his opponent.

• Example

  The plant was puny due to lack of sunlight.

• Example

  His argument was puny and unconvincing.

• Example

  The company's profits were puny compared to last year.

puny Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for puny

• feeble
• weak
• frail
• slight
• diminutive

Antonyms for puny

• strong
• powerful
• mighty

Phrases with puny

• puny god

  a phrase used to describe a character who is weak and powerless, often used in a humorous or mocking way

  Example

  In the movie The Avengers, the Hulk calls Loki a 'puny god' after easily defeating him.

• puny weapon

  a weapon that is small and weak, often used in a humorous or ironic way

  Example

  The superhero defeated the villain with a puny weapon, a toothpick.

• puny code

  a term used in computer programming to describe code that is inefficient or poorly written

  Example

  The software crashed because of puny code written by the programmer.

Origins of puny

from Middle English 'puine', meaning 'weak'

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Summary: puny in Brief

The term 'puny' [ˈpjuːni] describes something that is small, weak, or insignificant. It can be used to describe physical objects, like a puny plant, or abstract concepts, like a puny argument. The phrase 'puny god' is often used humorously to describe a weak or powerless character.