Scrawny: meaning, definitions and examples
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scrawny
[ ˈskrɔːni ]
describing a person
Thin and weak in a way that is not attractive or healthy.
Synonyms
emaciated, gaunt, skinny, thin
Examples of usage
- He was a scrawny little boy with a big head.
- She looked scrawny and underfed.
describing an animal
Having little flesh or fat on their body; skinny.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The scrawny cat looked hungry and cold.
- The scrawny dog shivered in the cold.
Translations
Translations of the word "scrawny" in other languages:
🇵🇹 magricela
🇮🇳 दुबला-पतला
🇩🇪 dürr
🇮🇩 kurus kering
🇺🇦 худорлявий
🇵🇱 chuderlawy
🇯🇵 痩せこけた(やせこけた)
🇫🇷 maigre
🇪🇸 escuálido
🇹🇷 sıska
🇰🇷 여윈 (yeowin)
🇸🇦 هزيل
🇨🇿 vychrtlý
🇸🇰 vychudnutý
🇨🇳 瘦弱的 (shòuruò de)
🇸🇮 suh
🇮🇸 horaður
🇰🇿 арық
🇬🇪 გამხდარი (gamxdari)
🇦🇿 arıq
🇲🇽 escuálido
Word origin
The word 'scrawny' originated in the early 19th century and is believed to be derived from the Scottish word 'scraich' meaning 'thin' or 'lean'. Over time, 'scrawny' has come to be commonly used to describe individuals or animals that are excessively thin, lacking in muscle or fat. The negative connotation associated with being scrawny often implies a lack of health or attractiveness.