skinny
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈskɪni/
skinny means: Very thin, with little fat or muscle, often in a way that looks unhealthy.
adjective
Very thin, with little fat or muscle, often in a way that looks unhealthy.
- The dog is very skinny.
- His skinny arms shook under the weight.
- She looked skinny after being ill for weeks.
Containing less fat or fewer calories than the usual version.
- I ordered a skinny latte.
- Do you have skinny versions of these drinks?
- She chose a skinny coffee with no sugar.
noun
The facts or inside information about something, often learned through gossip.
- Give me the skinny.
- She called for the skinny on the deal.
- Have you heard the skinny on their breakup?
A person whose body looks very thin, with little fat or muscle.
- That skinny can lift a heavy box.
- The two skinnies stood beside the larger players.
- Nobody expected such a skinny to win the race.
Questions about skinny
What does skinny mean?
Very thin, with little fat or muscle, often in a way that looks unhealthy.
What is skinny in other languages?
Türkçe: sıska · Español: flaco · Français: maigre · Deutsch: dünn · Italiano: magro · 日本語: 痩せこけた
How do you pronounce skinny?
It is pronounced /ˈskɪni/.
How do you use skinny in a sentence?
The dog is very skinny. His skinny arms shook under the weight.
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