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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

runt

/rʌnt/ noun · British & US
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What does runt mean?

noun

A young animal, especially a pig or a chicken, that is smaller than its siblings. A person or thing that is smaller or weaker than others.

Example

"The farmer's prize-winning pig was a runt, but it grew up to be a champion."

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