skinny
|skin-ny|
B1
/ˈskɪni/
very thin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'skinny' originates from the word 'skin', with the suffix '-y' added to denote a characteristic of being thin or having little flesh.
Historical Evolution
'skin' transformed from Old English 'scinn', and eventually became the modern English word 'skinny' with the addition of the suffix '-y'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having little flesh', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
very thin or slender in build.
The model was very skinny, fitting into the smallest sizes.
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Adjective 2
(Informal) Lacking in substance or detail.
The report was quite skinny, missing many important details.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45