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skinny

[skin-ee]

adjective

skinnier, skinniest 
  1. very lean or thin; emaciated.

    a skinny little kitten.

    Synonyms: , ,
  2. of or like skin.

  3. unusually low or reduced; meager; minimal.

    skinny profits.

  4. (of an object) narrow or slender.

    skinny noodles.

  5. (of garments, especially pants) narrow and very tight-fitting.

    skinny jeans; a skinny tank top.



noun

  1. Slang.

    1. accurate information; data; facts.

    2. news, especially if confidential; gossip.

      Here's the skinny on the latest Hollywood scandal.

skinny

/ ˈɪɪ /

adjective

  1. lacking in flesh; thin

  2. consisting of or resembling skin

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • skinniness noun
  • ˈ쾱ԲԾԱ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of skinny1

First recorded in 1565–75; skin + -y 1; skinny def. 6 is unclearly derived and perhaps a distinct word
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“The robot will not dismiss a woman who said, ‘I’ve gained 40 pounds in two years, and I’m doing exactly what my skinny sister is doing.

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But there are concerns that the growing popularity of 'skinny jabs' means many women aren't using the drugs safely or getting the right advice.

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“The skinnier you are, the more respected and prettier you’re viewed. It’s ridiculous,” Madder said.

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I have a skinny little neck and it’s a man’s shirt, but it fit me.

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He’s tall and so lean his skinny jeans look more like a necessity than a fashion statement.

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