👉 "Bepun" is a word in Wolof, a language spoken in Senegal and its diaspora. It means "to punish" or "to make someone suffer," but it can also mean "to cause pain," referring to the physical or emotional discomfort that comes from being punished. In general, being puny means feeling weak, unwell, or lacking in strength or ability. It is often used as a metaphor for something that someone lacks, such as being unable to do certain tasks