skinny

The definition of skinny is a very thin person or thing.

(adjective)

An example of skinny is someone with a 15% body mass index.

Skinny is a slang term for confidential news or gossip.

(noun)

An example of skinny is information on who is dating whom in a group of friends.

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See skinny in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective skinnier, skinniest

  1. of or like skin
  2. without much flesh; very thin
  3. of inadequate size, growth, etc.

noun

Slang inside or confidential information; gossip

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See skinny in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective skin·ni·er, skin·ni·est
  1. Very thin. See Synonyms at lean2.
  2. Of, relating to, or resembling skin.
noun
Slang
Inside information; the real facts: learned the skinny on their falling-out.

Related Forms:

  • skinˈni·ness noun

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