skinny

Definition

Thin, generally in a negative sense (as opposed to slim, which is thin in a positive sense).

Etymology

From Middle English skinny (“resembling skin”), equivalent to skin + -y. The meaning associated with lack of fat or muscle possibly derives from the phrase skin and bones; the meaning associated with nudity refers to the exposed skin.

Example Sentences

• "Her recent weight loss has made her look rather skinny than slender"
• "skinny flat white"
• "...into the skinny chocolate milk?"