Foundation level · Year 4 · free
skinny
adjective · Say it: SKIN-ee
What it means
Foundationvery thin
The skinny kitten grew big and strong once it had a home.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- lean
- slender
- slim
- thin
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- chubby
- fat
- plump
More examples
- Noah wore skinny jeans to the school disco.
Where the word comes from
It comes from 'skin', suggesting someone who looks like just skin and bone.
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