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runtish

  • a word derived from runt.
    runt
    noun
    an animal that is small or stunted as compared with others of its kind.

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But here it is the runtish, unlovely twins, neglected by their mother, who are the victims in a tale that sees them compete with Arabella in the live final of  TV reality show You Shall Go to the Ball.

From The Guardian ● Aug. 7, 2012

What jury would believe, for example, that the runtish Manson, who had spent half his life in reformatories and prisons, had gamed iron control over a youthful "family" of some 60 members?

From Time Magazine Archive

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