skinny

adjective

Meaning

Having very little flesh or fat on the body.

Examples

She was a skinny child who grew up to be a tall, athletic adult.
The skinny stray cat wandered through the alley looking for food.

Synonyms: thin, slim, slender, gaunt

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skinny

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈskɪni/

Definition

Having very little flesh or fat on the body.

Examples

She was a skinny child who grew up to be a tall, athletic adult.
The skinny stray cat wandered through the alley looking for food.
He wore a skinny tie that looked a bit outdated compared to modern styles.

How to Use skinny

skinny [noun] (collocation): describing a very thin version of an object — "He ordered a skinny latte with almond milk."

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