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46+ Words that rhyme with skinny

Skinny is a 2-syllable word with 46 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are hinny, pliny, tinny. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of 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"

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Examples of "skinny" in lyrics

See how skinny is used at the end of a line in 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

What do these rhymes mean?

blini
Russian pancake of buckwheat flour and yeast; usually served with caviar and sour cream
guinea
a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Italian descent a republic
hinny
pliny
Roman writer and nephew of Pliny the Elder
tinny
of or containing tin of very poor quality; flimsy thin and metallic in sound; lacking resonance

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "skinny" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like hinny, pliny, tinny create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "skinny" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with skinny?
Words that rhyme with skinny include: hinny, pliny, tinny, guinea, blini, jinni, ninny, whinny, mini, spinney, and 36 more.
How many syllables does skinny have?
Skinny has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with skinny?
There are 46 words that rhyme with skinny: 46 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for skinny in a song?
The strongest rhymes for skinny in songwriting are hinny, pliny, tinny. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with skinny?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with skinny include hinny, pliny, tinny, guinea, blini. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: cine, ginnie; 1-syllable: hinny, pliny; 2-syllable: mackinney, telecine. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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