Skinny Definition
skinny
adjective
- being very thin; "a child with skinny freckled legs"; "a long scrawny neck"
- of or relating to or resembling skin
- fitting snugly; "a tightly-fitting cover"; "tight-fitting clothes"
- giving or spending with reluctance; "our cheeseparing administration"; "very close (or near) with his money"; "a penny-pinching miserly old man"
noun
- 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:
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"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
Words that rhyme with skinny
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.