Skinny Definition & Meaning

skinny
adjective
  1. being very thin; "a child with skinny freckled legs"; "a long scrawny neck"
  2. of or relating to or resembling skin
  3. fitting snugly; "a tightly-fitting cover"; "tight-fitting clothes"
  4. giving or spending with reluctance; "our cheeseparing administration"; "very close (or near) with his money"; "a penny-pinching miserly old man"
noun
  1. confidential information about a topic or person; "he wanted the inside skinny on the new partner"

"Skinny" in song lyrics

See how skinny is used in real songs:

  • "She looks kinda good but she's a little skinny"
    2 Live Crew — We Like to Chill
  • "Be bangin 'em all, that's just the skinny"
    Al' Tariq — Do Yo Thang
  • "this four pound make you lose pounds and get skinny"
    Beanie Sigel — Get Down

Usage tips for "skinny"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "skinny" 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 skinny to find words that pair well.

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