Dictionary
pu•ny
Pronunciation: (pyOO'nē), [key]—
adj., -ni•er, -ni•est.
1. of less than normal size and strength; weak.
2. unimportant; insignificant; petty or minor:
a puny excuse.
3. Obs.puisne.
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