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skinniest

 

[ ˈskɪniɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

degree of thinness

The term 'skinniest' refers to the superlative form of 'skinny', indicating that something or someone is the thinnest among a group. It is often used to describe people, animals, or objects that exhibit minimal body mass or thickness.

Synonyms

leanest, meagerest, slimmest, thinnest

Examples of usage

  • She claimed to be the skinniest girl in her class.
  • Among the puppies, the skinniest one was the most active.
  • He decided to wear the skinniest jeans he could find.

Translations

Translations of the word "skinniest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais magro

🇮🇳 सबसे पतला

🇩🇪 dünnster

🇮🇩 paling kurus

🇺🇦 найхудіший

🇵🇱 najszczuplejszy

🇯🇵 最も痩せた

🇫🇷 le plus maigre

🇪🇸 el más delgado

🇹🇷 en zayıf

🇰🇷 가장 마른

🇸🇦 الأكثر نحافة

🇨🇿 nejhubenější

🇸🇰 najchudší

🇨🇳 最瘦

🇸🇮 najtanjši

🇮🇸 þynnsti

🇰🇿 ең арық

🇬🇪 ყველაზე გამხდარი

🇦🇿 ən arıq

🇲🇽 el más delgado

Etymology

The word 'skinny' is believed to have originated in the late 19th century, derived from the earlier word 'skin', which refers to the outer covering of a body. The suffix '-y' adds an informal tone to the word. Initially, 'skinny' was used in English to denote a very thin person, often in a derogatory sense. Over time, the connotation of being 'skinny' has shifted and can sometimes be used positively, especially in modern contexts where slimness is often celebrated in fashion and media. The superlative form 'skinniest' emerged as English evolved, allowing speakers to compare multiple subjects, making it a popular term in casual conversations and various forms of media.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,048, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.