Skinny: meaning, definitions and examples

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skinny

 

[ หˆskษชni ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

describing a person

Having an unattractively thin or bony appearance. Synonyms include thin, slim, slender, gaunt.

Examples of usage

  • She used to be skinny, but now she's put on some weight.
  • He was always self-conscious about his skinny arms.
  • I wish I could be as skinny as her.
  • The skinny model walked confidently down the runway.
  • Despite his skinny frame, he was surprisingly strong.
Context #2 | Noun

informal information or details

The inside information or facts on a particular situation. Synonyms include details, information, facts.

Examples of usage

  • Give me the skinny on what's happening at work.
  • I don't have all the skinny on that situation yet.
  • She always knows the skinny on celebrity gossip.
  • The skinny is that we're getting a new boss soon.
  • Can you fill me in on the skinny about the project?

Translations

Translations of the word "skinny" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น magro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคคเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dรผnn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kurus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ัƒะดะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chudy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็—ฉใ›ใฆใ„ใ‚‹ (yasete iru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท maigre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ delgado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zayฤฑf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ๋ฅธ (mareun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุญูŠู (naแธฅฤซf)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hubenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chudรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็˜ฆ (shรฒu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ suh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grannur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒฎแƒ“แƒแƒ แƒ˜ (gamxdari)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ arฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ delgado

Word origin

The word 'skinny' originated in the 16th century from the word 'skin', referring to the thin layer of tissue covering the body. Over time, it evolved to describe something or someone as very thin or narrow. In the early 20th century, 'skinny' also took on the meaning of 'inside information', possibly originating from the idea of information being 'bare' or 'exposed'. Today, 'skinny' is commonly used to describe both a person's physical appearance and to refer to informal details or facts.

See also: skin, skinnier.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,795, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.