Synonyms for

Skinny

Verb / ˈskɪni: / Another word for skinny — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

very thin, especially in a way that is not attractive or healthy

Synonyms & similar words

pennypinching underweight close near cheeseparing tightfitting tightlyfitting boney scrawny scraggy weedy slender thin emaciated gaunt scrawny underweight bony lanky gangly wiry skeletal twiggy skin-and-bones weedy lean meager slim trim svelte skin-tight

Synonyms by register

Formal

thin slender lean underweight

Informal

scrawny bony lanky wiry gaunt

Literary

attenuated emaciated spare

Antonyms

fat plump chubby corpulent stout hefty rotund

Common collocations

  • skinny jeans
  • skinny tie
  • skinny person
  • skinny frame
  • skinny arms
  • skinny legs
  • skinny diet

Word family

noun skin
verb skin
adjective skinny

Usage note

Often used informally to describe someone or something that is very thin. Can sometimes carry a negative connotation of being unhealthily thin or lacking substance.

Example sentences

  1. My sister is so skinny, she can fit through tight spaces.
  2. He became skinny after being sick for a long time.
  3. The cat was so skinny that its bones were visible.
  4. She refused to eat because she wanted to be skinny.
  5. The model was too skinny for the fashion industry.

Quotes

  • I'm not a fan of skinny models, I prefer real women.
  • I'm too skinny for my liking, I need to gain some weight.
  • It's not healthy to be too skinny, you need to eat a balanced diet.

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