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Meaning
Adj
●
Of
inferior
significance
,
size
, or
strength
;
ineffective
, small, weak.
●
In Midland US English & Southern US English:
(Frequently)
ill
;
poorly
, sickly.
●
Alternative
spelling
of puisne
Inferior in
rank
;
specifically
, of a
judge
: junior.
Coming
later
in time
;
secondary
, subsequent.
●
In People:
Alternative
spelling
of puisne
Not
experienced
; novice.
Noun
●
In People:
An
inferior
person; a
subordinate
; also, an
insignificant
person.
●
A
younger
person; a junior.
●
In People:
Alternative
spelling
of puisne
A person who is not
experienced
; a
beginner
, a novice.
●
In Law:
Alternative
spelling
of puisne
A
puisne
or
junior
judge.
●
In Law, Universities & People:
A new
student
at a school,
university
, the Inns of Court, etc.; a junior.
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Synonyms
Scrawny
Small
Inferior
Junior
Puisne
Underling
Vassal
Nonentity
Newb
Rookie
Tenderfoot
Beginner
Fresher
Freshman
Novi
Shadow
Wurly
Wurlie
Weak
Worthless Person
New Bug
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Antonyms
Superior
Important Person
Related
Feeble
Pitiful
Wimpy
Dinky
Piddly
Impotent
Monstrous
Pathetic
Bitty
Frail
Stubby
Paltry
Pipsqueak
Primitive
Stupid
Minuscule
Filthy
Hapless
Useless
Meager
Precious
Meagre
Foolish
Gangly
Ungainly
Spindly
Shallow
Weakling
Awkward
Pointless
Lazy
Petty
Childish
Clumsy
Terrible
Lame
Inadequate
Harsh
Mediocre
Flawed
Worthless
Bland
Sloppy
Humongous
Boring
Tame
Insecure
Insignificant
Unhealthy
Toothless
Dull
Shady
Poor
Shrimpy
Strong
Small Fry
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Rhymes
Puny
Junie
Loony
Pruny
Duney
Spoony
Croony
Rooney
Clooney
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