somewhat informal 1 : small and weak
▪ a puny little guy ▪ I wouldn't mess with him—he makes bodybuilders look puny in comparison. 2 : not very large, impressive, or effective
▪ puny weapons ▪ a puny little car ▪ We laughed at their puny attempt to trick us.
▪ a puny little guy ▪ I wouldn't mess with him—he makes bodybuilders look puny in comparison.
▪ puny weapons ▪ a puny little car ▪ We laughed at their puny attempt to trick us.





