runt

• Nom souvent utilisé de manière péjorative pour désigner une personne ou un animal de petite taille, en particulier le plus petit ou le plus faible d'une portée.

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.

   le plus petit animal d'une portée

   • 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.

   Synonymesdwarfmitepeeweeshrimpweakling

2. Small or insignificant personB2informal

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

   Personne petite ou insignifiante

   • 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.

   Synonymeshalf-pintmitepeanutpeeweepip-squeakshrimpsmall frysquirt