Skinny Definition

skĭnē
skinnier, skinniest
adjective
skinnier, skinniest
Without much flesh; very thin.
Webster's New World
Of or like skin.
Webster's New World
Having little width; narrow.
A skinny island.
American Heritage
Of inadequate size, growth, etc.
Webster's New World
(informal, of food or beverages) Low-fat.
Wiktionary
noun
Inside or confidential information; gossip.
Webster's New World

A state of nakedness; nudity.

Wiktionary
A skinny being.
Wiktionary
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Other Word Forms of Skinny

Noun

Singular:
skinny
Plural:
skinnies

Adjective

Base Form:
skinny
Comparative:
skinnier
Superlative:
skinniest

Origin of Skinny

  • Skin +"Ž -y, meaning associated with lack of fat or muscle possibly derived from the phrase skin and bones, meaning associated with nudity derived from exposing skin.

    From Wiktionary

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