scrawny
|scraw-ny|
B2
/ˈskrɔːni/
thin and bony
Etymology
Etymology Information
'scrawny' originates from the English dialect word 'scraw', which meant 'to scratch or scrape'.
Historical Evolution
'scraw' transformed into the English word 'scrawny', eventually becoming the modern English word 'scrawny'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to scratch or scrape', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unattractively thin and bony'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42