Skinny (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

adjective, skin·ni·er, skin·ni·est.
  1. very lean or thin; emaciated: a skinny little kitten.
  2. of or like skin.
  3. unusually low or reduced; meager; minimal: skinny profits.
  4. (of an object) narrow or slender: skinny noodles.
  5. (of garments, especially pants) narrow and very tight-fitting: skinny jeans; a skinny tank top.
noun
  1. Slang.
    • accurate information; data; facts.
    • news, especially if confidential; gossip: Here's the skinny on the latest Hollywood scandal.
adjective -nier or -niest
  1. lacking in flesh; thin
  2. consisting of or resembling skin
Skinny (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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