noun
- the smallest or weakest animal in a litter, especially a pig
- a person who is unusually small in stature
Usage: often considered offensive
Examples
- The runt of the litter was much smaller than its siblings.
- The farmer worried that the runt wouldn’t survive without extra care.
- Despite being the runt, the piglet showed remarkable determination.
- The veterinarian recommended bottle-feeding the runt to help it grow.
- Among the puppies, one clear runt needed special attention.
- The runt eventually caught up in size with proper nutrition.