Meaning & Definition of word "Bony"

Bony

/ˈboʊni/

adjective:

  • 1. Having a thin, skeletal, or scrawny appearance, often with visible bones.
    • Example: After weeks of illness, he looked bony and frail.
  • 2. Consisting of or resembling bone.
    • Example: The dog's bony structure was evident beneath its thin fur.
  • 3. Excessively thin or gaunt.
    • Example: The bony fingers of the old man trembled as he reached for the cup.

Etymology

From bone + -y, indicating a concern or quality related to bone.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bony fingers:

fingers that are thin and bony in appearance.

bony face:

a face that appears thin with prominent bones.

Related Words

bone:

the hard, calcified structure that forms the skeleton of vertebrates.

boniness:

the quality of being bony or skinny.

Slang Meanings of bony

Meaning: Skinny or underweight.

Example Sentence: She looked so bony in that dress.

Meaning: Having sharp features, often used to describe someone who is very thin.

Example Sentence: He has a bony face that makes him look older.