Bony Definition
bony
adjective
- very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold; "emaciated bony hands"; "a nightmare population of gaunt men and skeletal boys"; "eyes were haggard and cavernous"; "small pinched faces"; "kept life in his wasted frame only by grim concentration"
- composed of or containing bone; "osseous tissue"
- having bones especially many or prominent bones; "a bony shad fillet"; "her bony wrist"; "bony fish"
"Bony" in song lyrics
See how bony is used in real songs:
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"Waist is gaining so much weight my legs is gettin' bony"
Color Changin' Click f/ Rasaq, Yung-Ro, 50/50 Lil' Twin — If Ya Crunk -
"Skinny as a kid, no nuts you was bony"
Knightowl f/ Kokane — Mr. Policeman -
"What you don't see those children on TV, starving and bony"
Magic f/ Mia X — Thank You Lord For My Life
Words that rhyme with bony
Usage tips for "bony"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "bony" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for bony to find words that pair well.