Pu·ny a. [Compar. Punier superl. Puniest.] 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.
puny
adj 1: inferior in strength or significance; "a puny physique";
"puny excuses"
2: (used especially of persons) of inferior size [syn: runty,
shrimpy]
[also: puniest, punier]