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Vocabulary Entry
skinny
|adjective • noun • verb
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A
adjective
Having little body fat or being slender.
Example Sentences
"She wore a skinny dress that accentuated her figure."
"The dog looked skinny after being lost for weeks."
"He prefers skinny jeans over regular-fit ones."
N
noun
A person or animal that is notably thin.
Example Sentences
"The skinny in the race had a surprising burst of speed."
"He was always teased for being the skinny of the group."
"She adopted a skinny kitten from the shelter."
V
verb
To make something skinny or thinner (rare usage).
Example Sentences
"They decided to skinny the budget to save on costs."
"Her plan was to skinny down the report to only the essential points."
"He skinnied his sandwich by removing extra toppings."