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/
Korean meaning: 매우 마른, 깡마른
Korean pronunciation: **스**키니
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
A skinny person struggles with oversized jeans in the fitting room
SKIN so tight, bony KNEE pokes out - that's skinny!
The skinny dancer in tiny, shiny costume steals the show!
🎤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.
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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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