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Boney Definition & Meaning

boney
adjective
  1. having bones especially many or prominent bones; "a bony shad fillet"; "her bony wrist"; "bony fish"
  2. being very thin; "a child with skinny freckled legs"; "a long scrawny neck"

"Boney" in song lyrics

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  • "I done bust so many bottles, now the wattress want boney"
    DJ Kay Slay f/ Bun B, D-Block, G-Unit, Papoose & Ray J — You Heard of Us (Remix)
  • "Little Tony, little boney"
    Master Fuol — It's On
  • "charles boney"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "boney"

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Frequently asked questions

What does boney mean?
having bones especially many or prominent bones; "a bony shad fillet"; "her bony wrist"; "bony fish" being very thin; "a child with skinny freckled legs"; "a long scrawny neck"
What part of speech is boney?
Boney is an adjective.
How many definitions does boney have?
Boney has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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