Synonyms for Runty (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (well below average height):
pint-size, pint-sized, sawed-off, sawn-off
WordNet sense 2 (low in stature; not tall):
short
WordNet sense 3 ((used especially of persons) of inferior size):
puny, shrimpy
WordNet sense 4 (limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent):
little, small
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