Skinny

/ˈskɪni/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the skin or surface of something.

He peeled the skinny off the apple before eating it.

a thin person.

He was always the skinny among his friends, but he was also the fastest runner.

adjective

very thin or slim, often with little body fat.

She was so skinny that her clothes hung loosely on her frame.

lacking substance or significance; trivial.

The report provided only skinny details about the project, leaving out crucial information.

Alteration of the word 'skin,' from Middle English 'skin,' likely influenced by 'skinny' in Scots meaning 'skin tight.'

get the skinny

To get the inside information or the details about something.

skinny dipping

Swimming in the nude.

skinny jeans

Tight-fitting jeans that taper at the ankle.

slender

Having a slim appearance.

lanky

Tall and slim, often awkward.

scrawny

Unpleasantly thin and bony.

The essential details or facts.

What's the skinny on the new hire?

Referring to a very thin person.

He's so skinny, he could slip through a crack in the door.