runt

• Sustantivo que designa a un animal o persona de tamaño más pequeño de lo normal, especialmente al ejemplar más pequeño o débil de una camada; suele usarse con tono despectivo o compasivo.

A noun, often used disparagingly, referring to a small person or animal, especially the smallest or weakest of a litter.

1. Smallest animal in a litterB1informal

   The smallest or weakest animal in a group, especially a litter of puppies or piglets.

   El más pequeño de la camada

   • The runt of the litter was smaller than its siblings.
   • Despite being the runt, the puppy grew up healthy.
   • Farmers often pay special attention to the runt of the piglets.

   Sinónimosdwarfmitepeeweeshrimpweakling

2. Small or insignificant personB2informal

   A derogatory term for a person who is small in stature or considered unimportant.

   Persona pequeña e insignificante

   • The bully called him a runt because of his height.
   • He felt like a runt among the tall basketball players.
   • Don't let anyone treat you like a runt.

   Sinónimoshalf-pintmitepeanutpeeweepip-squeakshrimpsmall frysquirt