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skinny Definition and Meaning in English (skinny definition)

adjective
Synonyms:thinslenderlean
Quick Answer • Definition

Skinny definition: Describing a person or animal that is very thin and has little flesh.

Definitions of Skinny

  1. 1adjective

    Describing a person or animal that is very thin and has little flesh.

  2. 2adjective

    Describing clothes that are very tight and close-fitting.

  3. 3noun(informal)

    An informal term for the essential facts or details about something.

Example Sentences

casual

“She was so skinny that her clothes hung loosely on her.”

casual

“He always wears skinny jeans to parties.”

informal

“Can you give me the skinny on what happened at the meeting?”

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nounskinniness
comparativeskinnier
superlativeskinniest

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

the skinnyexpression

The essential facts or details about something.

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Skinny definition: Describing a person or animal that is very thin and has little flesh.
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'Skinny' translates to 'skinny' in English. Skinny definition: Describing a person or animal that is very thin and has little flesh.
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