Skinny ( adjective , adverb , noun )

(As an adjective)

Skinny ( adjective )

1. Very thin, especially in an unattractive or unhealthy way.
2. Lacking flesh; lean.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from skin + -y.

Examples:

1. He was a skinny kid who was always picked on by the bullies.
2. She was always skinny, even after eating a lot.
3. The model on the runway was so skinny that her bones were visible.
4. He looked skinny and undernourished after his illness.
5. The horse was skinny and weak, it needed more food and care.

(As an adverb)

Skinny ( adverb )

1. Very thin, especially in an unattractive or unhealthy way.
2. Lacking flesh; lean.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from skin + -y.

Examples:

1. He was a skinny kid who was always picked on by the bullies.
2. She was always skinny, even after eating a lot.
3. The model on the runway was so skinny that her bones were visible.
4. He looked skinny and undernourished after his illness.
5. The horse was skinny and weak, it needed more food and care.

(As a noun)

Skinny ( noun )

1. Very thin, especially in an unattractive or unhealthy way.
2. Lacking flesh; lean.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from skin + -y.

Examples:

1. He was a skinny kid who was always picked on by the bullies.
2. She was always skinny, even after eating a lot.
3. The model on the runway was so skinny that her bones were visible.
4. He looked skinny and undernourished after his illness.
5. The horse was skinny and weak, it needed more food and care.