Skinny

usgb/ˈskɪni/
adjective

Very thin or too thin.

He was a skinny little boy with big glasses.
Visual representation of "skinny" - Very thin or too thin

Often appears as...

  • skinny jeans
  • skinny latte
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Negative Implication

Skinny might imply someone looks unhealthily thin; it's not always a compliment.

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She was worried he looked too skinny after his illness.
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Fashionably Slim

'Skinny' can be positive when referring to clothing like jeans, suggesting a trendy fit.

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He loves wearing his skinny jeans on the weekends.
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Casual Language

While common, 'skinny' is casual; alternatives may be preferable in formal contexts.

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In the medical report, they described him as underweight, not skinny.
Visual representation of the word "Skinny"

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