Scrawny
adjective
Thin and weak, not muscular or fat.
The scrawny cat looked like it had not eaten in days.
Often appears as...
- scrawny neck
- scrawny arms
adjective
Thin and weak, not muscular or fat.
The scrawny cat looked like it had not eaten in days.
Often appears as...
- scrawny neck
- scrawny arms
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Often implies the person or animal is undesirably thin and may lack strength.
The scrawny runner struggled to lift the heavy weights.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Obesity
Never used to describe overweight individuals; it specifically means very thin.
Even after the diet, he was never called scrawny.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Compliment
May be considered rude or insulting if used to describe people; use with caution.
She overheard someone call her scrawny and felt offended.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Often implies the person or animal is undesirably thin and may lack strength.
The scrawny runner struggled to lift the heavy weights.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Obesity
Never used to describe overweight individuals; it specifically means very thin.
Even after the diet, he was never called scrawny.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Compliment
May be considered rude or insulting if used to describe people; use with caution.
She overheard someone call her scrawny and felt offended.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Often implies the person or animal is undesirably thin and may lack strength.
The scrawny runner struggled to lift the heavy weights.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Obesity
Never used to describe overweight individuals; it specifically means very thin.
Even after the diet, he was never called scrawny.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Compliment
May be considered rude or insulting if used to describe people; use with caution.
She overheard someone call her scrawny and felt offended.
Never forget "Scrawny"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
Tim Cope: On the Trail...
definitely need a friend on this long journey to Hungary you need someone to keep you warm at night in the tent and most importantly someone to protect you from the wolves and that's when he gave me chicken and chicken was this scrawny little six-month pup I was fairly sure
Video examples
How AI can help shatter...
They were so heavy, and I was so scrawny because we didn't have enough to eat. Even though that experience taught me resilience, it's not something I want any other child to go through. I want to live in a world where people are not limited
Video examples
Young Elephants Fight To...
life she's struggling with this look Adam does give an extra tinge to this morning scene he was looking a little bit scrawny the conflicts a little bit on the fence idea that's to be expected
Video examples
Tim Cope: On the Trail...
definitely need a friend on this long journey to Hungary you need someone to keep you warm at night in the tent and most importantly someone to protect you from the wolves and that's when he gave me chicken and chicken was this scrawny little six-month pup I was fairly sure
Video examples
How AI can help shatter...
They were so heavy, and I was so scrawny because we didn't have enough to eat. Even though that experience taught me resilience, it's not something I want any other child to go through. I want to live in a world where people are not limited
Video examples
Young Elephants Fight To...
life she's struggling with this look Adam does give an extra tinge to this morning scene he was looking a little bit scrawny the conflicts a little bit on the fence idea that's to be expected
Example 1 of 3
Quote examples
David Tennant
Scottish Actor
To me, it feels like 'The Doctor' has to have a long coat, and that's something imprinted on me from childhood, because he always did. And there's something heroic in a flapping coat, but at the same time, I need to get rid of it sometimes and just be a scrawny guy in a suit that doesn't quite fit.
Quote examples
Douglas Coupland
Canadian Author
I was always the youngest person in class, skinny, scrawny, no good at sports. I asserted myself by being smart. But then I got to college and started to get C's and D's. That was fantastic. I no longer had to be the smartest person in the room.
Quote examples
W. Bruce Cameron
American Author
When I was in seventh grade, I was a scrawny boy with no muscles, so I went out for wrestling. My intention was to develop secret wrestling skills so that if I were jumped by a bully, I'd shout, 'Ha!' and he'd be on the ground in a headlock.
Quote examples
Maddie Ziegler
American Dancer
My dance teacher will show me pictures of girls who are rhythmic gymnasts, and they are super skinny. But I don't want to be too skinny. I think that looks a little gross when you are dancing. You don't want to be a scrawny, bony thing.
Quote examples
Walter O'Brien
Irish Businessman
As a youth, I and most of the other smarter kids in school got picked on by bullies. I was a big guy - even at a young age - and would take the beatings for my friends, who were often smaller and scrawnier.
Quote examples
Ryan Gosling
Canadian Actor
I always wanted to entertain. When I was six, a scrawny, scrawny kid, I'd get in my red speedo and do muscle moves. I actually thought I was muscular. I didn't know everyone was laughing at me.
Quote examples
James Mercer
American Musician
I was a regular dork. I was a kid who was scrawny and all that, and probably kind of dumb or something. I wasn't unordinary; I wasn't extraordinary.
Quote examples
Chris Harrison
American Entertainer
I was just a scrawny, skinny kid just trying to survive like any other boy in high school.
Quote examples
George Ezra
English Musician
I don't know how convincing I'd be as a soul cat. I'm a scrawny British kid.
Quote examples
Josh Keaton
American Actor
I grew up nerdy, scrawny, playing video games, and getting picked on.
Quote examples
David Tennant
Scottish Actor
To me, it feels like 'The Doctor' has to have a long coat, and that's something imprinted on me from childhood, because he always did. And there's something heroic in a flapping coat, but at the same time, I need to get rid of it sometimes and just be a scrawny guy in a suit that doesn't quite fit.
Quote examples
Douglas Coupland
Canadian Author
I was always the youngest person in class, skinny, scrawny, no good at sports. I asserted myself by being smart. But then I got to college and started to get C's and D's. That was fantastic. I no longer had to be the smartest person in the room.
Quote examples
W. Bruce Cameron
American Author
When I was in seventh grade, I was a scrawny boy with no muscles, so I went out for wrestling. My intention was to develop secret wrestling skills so that if I were jumped by a bully, I'd shout, 'Ha!' and he'd be on the ground in a headlock.
Quote examples
Maddie Ziegler
American Dancer
My dance teacher will show me pictures of girls who are rhythmic gymnasts, and they are super skinny. But I don't want to be too skinny. I think that looks a little gross when you are dancing. You don't want to be a scrawny, bony thing.
Quote examples
Walter O'Brien
Irish Businessman
As a youth, I and most of the other smarter kids in school got picked on by bullies. I was a big guy - even at a young age - and would take the beatings for my friends, who were often smaller and scrawnier.
Quote examples
Ryan Gosling
Canadian Actor
I always wanted to entertain. When I was six, a scrawny, scrawny kid, I'd get in my red speedo and do muscle moves. I actually thought I was muscular. I didn't know everyone was laughing at me.
Quote examples
James Mercer
American Musician
I was a regular dork. I was a kid who was scrawny and all that, and probably kind of dumb or something. I wasn't unordinary; I wasn't extraordinary.
Quote examples
Chris Harrison
American Entertainer
I was just a scrawny, skinny kid just trying to survive like any other boy in high school.
Quote examples
George Ezra
English Musician
I don't know how convincing I'd be as a soul cat. I'm a scrawny British kid.
Quote examples
Josh Keaton
American Actor
I grew up nerdy, scrawny, playing video games, and getting picked on.
Example 1 of 10
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension