skinny

🇺🇸 /ˈskɪni/ 🇬🇧 /ˈskɪni/
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adjective
R

very thin, often in an unhealthy way

The skinny dog looked hungry and needed food.

R

tight-fitting clothing

She wore skinny jeans that hugged her legs closely.

R

low in fat content

I ordered a skinny latte with less milk fat.

noun
R

secret or inside information

He gave me the skinny on what really happened at the meeting.

translation

adj. very thin, often in an unhealthy way; tight-fitting clothing; low in fat content
n. secret or inside information

Word Forms

Comparative skinnier
Superlative skinniest
Plural skinnys