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Skinny

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Meanings of Skinny

Adjective

  • Very thin, often in a way that is not healthy.
  • Food or drinks that have less fat in them.
  • Without clothes, like when people swim without their swimsuits (skinny dipping).
  • Clothes that fit tightly on the body.

Verb

  • To make something smaller or thinner by cutting it down.

Noun

  • The details or facts about something, often shared by people talking to each other.
  • A state of being without clothes, also known as nudity.
  • A type of coffee that doesn't have much fat in it.
  • A very thin person or thing.

Explanation of the word: Skinny

Skinny means someone who is very thin. It’s like when you see a pencil, it’s long and thin, just like that.

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thin slim small

Translations for the word: Skinny

hindi
स्किनी

skinny

दुबला

dubla

पतला

patla

   

Sample Sentences

  • The skinny rabbit hopped away quickly.
  • He has a skinny pencil that he likes to draw with.
  • The skinny book is easy to carry.
  • She is on a skinny bike that is very light.
  • The skinny fish swam in the water.

Mini Blog for the word: Skinny

Whiskers the Brave Cat

In a bright, colorful world, there lived a little cat named Whiskers. Whiskers was a skinny cat, but oh, how he loved to play! He would chase butterflies and leap over puddles, showing everyone that being skinny didn’t stop him from having fun.

One sunny day, he met a big, fluffy dog named Max. Max was strong and loved to run, but he admired Whiskers’ speedy moves. They became the best of friends, proving that no matter your size, you can be brave and joyful!

A Big Heart!

So remember, it’s not about being big or small, but about having a big heart!

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Skinny

What does 'skinny' mean?
The word 'skinny' means very thin or slim. It describes someone who doesn't have much body fat.
How do you pronounce 'skinny'?
You pronounce 'skinny' like this: 'skin-ee'. It rhymes with 'mini'.
What is the origin of the word 'skinny'?
The word 'skinny' comes from the word 'skin', which means the outer covering of a body. It started being used to mean very thin in the 19th century.
What is the meaning of 'skinny' in Hindi?
The word 'skinny' in Hindi is 'पतला' (Patlā).

Facts, Proverbs and Quotes about the word: Skinny

Fact: Did you know that some animals, like the skinny giraffe, can reach high leaves that other animals can't?
Proverb: A skinny cat can still catch a mouse. (Even the smallest can achieve great things.)
Quote: "The best things in life are free." - Unknown