Puny

a.	1.	Imperfectly developed in size or vigor; small and feeble; inferior; petty. A puny subject strikes at thy great glory. - Shak. Breezes laugh to scorn our puny speed. - Keble.
n.	1.	A youth; a novice.

Adj.	1.	puny - inferior in strength or significance; "a puny physique"; "puny excuses"
	2.	puny - (used especially of persons) of inferior size Synonyms: shrimpy, runty

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