puny

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈpjuːni/

Adjective

Southern-US obsolete

Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak. / (chiefly Southern US, south Midland US) (Frequently) ill; poorly, sickly. / Inferior in rank; specifically, of a judge: junior.

Japanese Meaning

（重要性や大きさ、強さにおいて）劣っている、ささやかで弱い / 病弱な、体調が優れず弱々しい / 身分や順位が低い、特に裁判官などに対して下級である

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Despite his puny frame, he lifted the heavy log with surprising ease.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

小柄な体格にもかかわらず、彼は驚くほどあっさりと重い丸太を持ち上げた。

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Sense（1）

Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak.

You puny earthlings are no match for Ming the Merciless!

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Sense（2）

(chiefly Southern US, south Midland US) (Frequently) ill; poorly, sickly.

Sense（3）

Inferior in rank; specifically, of a judge: junior.

Gadsbodkins, you puny Upſtart in the Law, to uſe me ſo, you Green Bag Carrier, you Murderer of unfortunate Cauſes, the Clerks Ink is ſcarce off of your fingers, you that newly come from Lamblacking the Judges ſhooes, and are not fit to wipe mine; […]

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Sense（4）

Coming later in time; secondary, subsequent.

Sense（5）

Not experienced; novice.

punier

（ comparative ）

puniest

（ superlative ）

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