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skinny

Pronunciation: [ˈskɪni]

Word

Context: “appearance”

(adjective) when someone is very thin or has little body fat. If a person looks slender and their clothes hang loosely on them, they can be described as skinny.

Example

She is so skinny that her clothes are a size smaller than mine.

Example

He is not skinny; he has a strong, muscular build.

Example

Do you think being too skinny can be unhealthy?

Context: “appearance”

(noun) the state of being very thin. This can refer to people or objects that are narrow and light.

Example

Her skinny allowed her to fit into the small chair without any problems.

Example

The puppy is not in a skinny; it needs to gain some weight.

Example

What do you think about the skinny of that tree?

Context: “food”

(adjective) describing food that has little fat or calories. If food is low in fat content, it is often called skinny.

Example

I ordered a skinny latte because I am trying to eat healthier.

Example

This burger is not skinny; it is very greasy and has a lot of fat.

Example

What are some ideas for a skinny lunch option?

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