puny
intermediateB1/ˈpjuːni/ · pu-ny
small and weak; of little size or importance.
Meanings
small and weak; of little size or importance.
چھوٹا اور کمزور؛ چھوٹی یا غیر اہم چیز۔
کمزور
kamzor
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- puny attempts
- puny stature
- puny efforts
Example Sentences
His puny frame made him the target of bullies.
اس کا کمزور جسم اسے بدمعاشوں کا ہدف بنا دیتا تھا۔
Us ka kamzor jism use badmaashon ka hadaf bana deta tha.
She felt puny compared to her taller friends.
وہ اپنے لمبے دوستوں کے مقابلے میں کمزور محسوس کرتی تھی۔
Woh apne lambay doston ke muqable mein kamzor mehsoos karti thi.
Despite his puny efforts, he tried to finish the project on time.
اس کے کمزور کوششوں کے باوجود، اس نے منصوبہ وقت پر مکمل کرنے کی کوشش کی۔
Us ke kamzor koshishon ke bawajood, us ne mansooba waqt par mukammal karne ki koshish ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'puny' as a 'puny little thing' to associate it with weakness.
Visualize a tiny, frail plant amidst large, sturdy trees.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
غیرت مندوں کی خلق اﷲ میکدے میں بھی جینے کی قدرت ہے، پر کمزور دلوں کا راز بھی ہوش سے کر لو چھپا۔
Ghairat mandon ki khalq Allah mey-kaday mein bhi jeene ki qudrat hai, Par kamzor dilon ka raaz bhi hoshi se kar lo chhupa.
The creation of the brave can live in the tavern of God, but hide the weakness of the weak hearts wisely.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چھوٹے دانے بڑے درخت بن جاتے ہیں۔
Chhote daane bade darakht ban jatay hain.
Small seeds can grow into large trees.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "puny" — small and weak
First known use: Late 17th century
Derived from the Scottish word 'powny' which indicates a small pony.