skinny — very thin, especially in a way that is unattractive
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very thin, especially in a way that is unattractive
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskɪni/
Example Sentences
- My skinny jeans became baggy jeans after I lost weight.
- The skinny tree looked like a giant pencil in the field.
- She ordered a skinny cappuccino to cut down on calories.
skinny
ADJECTIVE[/ˈskɪni/]
very thin, especially in a way that is unattractive
The skinny model twirled on the runway, her thin frame swimming in oversized clothes.
SKIN so tight, bony KNEE pokes out - that's skinny!
The skinny dancer in tiny, shiny costume steals the show!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the word 'skin' plus the adjective suffix '-y', literally meaning 'like skin' or 'consisting mostly of skin.' The idea is that someone so thin appears to have only skin covering their bones.
Breakdown
skin (outer covering of body) + -y (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My skinny jeans became baggy jeans after I lost weight.”
“The skinny tree looked like a giant pencil in the field.”
“She ordered a skinny cappuccino to cut down on calories.”
“The skinny cat squeezed through the narrow gap in the fence.”
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