adjective

skinny

skinny, thin

He was a tall, skinny kid.

He was a tall, skinny kid.

She loves to wear skinny jeans.

She loves to wear skinny jeans.

((a/an)) skinny ((noun)) very thin That is a skinny cat.

Synonyms: thin, slim, slender; Antonyms: fat, overweight

Derived from the word 'skin', as in 'skin and bones', describing someone who is very thin.

Picture someone who is so thin you can almost see their 'skin' and bones.

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