Definition of skinny in English:

skinny

adjectiveskinnier, skinniest ˈskɪniˈskɪni

1(of a person or part of their body) unattractively thin.
his skinny arms
Example sentencesExamples
- Is Hallie still trying to make herself skinny?
- She was short and skinny with long blonde hair and big blue eyes.
- Here, have some bread, have some cheese, don't be so skinny.
- These are the concerns that skinny people never have to think about.
- She sees skinny people on TV and in magazines and wants to look like them, but getting there is beyond her.
- I was a skinny kid, not athletic or anything, but I wanted to go to the parties with the football players and stuff.
- They gnaw on their own bones to make themselves skinny.
- A very skinny girl wandered in silently a few seconds later.
- I didn't know then that one of my sisters had an eating disorder, that she in her skinny body, hated herself as much as I did.
- He's a really skinny guy, but man, can he eat.
- Everyone tells me I'm too skinny, but I say I'm not.
- When they were forced by the scientists to gain weight, the skinny people still kept up their fidgety ways.
- She had blonde hair, green eyes, and was extremely tall and skinny for her age.
- He was fairly skinny with grey hair and a bald patch at the very top of his head.
- "I'm a vegan and I looked awfully skinny at one point, " she explains.
- He could do many, many things, although he was small and skinny for his age.
- I like skinny boys with dark hair too.
- I think it's ridiculous that they have to be so skinny.
- Among them was a very skinny, red-haired girl.
- Parson wondered if Ryder would get mad if he gave her some food, she looked awfully skinny.
Synonyms
thin, scrawny, scraggy, bony, angular, raw-boned, hollow-cheeked, gaunt, as thin as a rake, skin-and-bones, stick-like, size-zero, emaciated, skeletal, pinched, undernourished, underfed
slim, lean, slender, rangy
lanky, spindly, gangly, gangling, gawky
informal looking like a bag of bones, anorexic, anorectic
dated spindle-shanked
rare starveling, macilent
2(of a garment) tight-fitting.
a skinny jumper
Example sentencesExamples
- Pale-skinned performance artists in skinny black shirts roamed the convention center.
- He rifled through ridiculously short skirts, skinny rib tops and well-shrunk jeans until he found two thin fashion belts and two summer scarves.
- She would turn up at school in yellow skinny rib jumpers, Oxford bags, two tone stack heeled clogs, smock coats and the like.
- Capes, big brass buttons, skinny knits belted over print dresses, together with marvellously subtle colour combinations made for one of the most beautiful collections in Milan.
- According to Baker, too much sodium can make your skinny skirts trickier to zip up, especially in the week prior to menstruation.
- So, if you're doing a wide, long skirt, wear a skinny T-shirt or fitted cardigan on top.
- His garments of choice are skinny white T-shirts with a stripe of red paint across, and cute indie-boy fringes.
- Wear this bra under strapless tops and skinny tanks.
- You know, they have to go to the hairdresser, to the nail thing, to do makeup, and then they fit in their skinny dresses.
- I mean, we all love the polo shirt for being the epitome of preppiness, but one can only have so many skinny polo shirts in multiple colors right?
1. 2.1 (of a pair of jeans or trousers) tight-fitting and with very narrow legs.
  in the winter I live in skinny jeans and boots
  I love jeans—either bootcut or skinny
  a pair of skinny cords
  Example sentencesExamples
  Am I too old to wear: a) a pencil skirt, b) skinny jeans tucked into boots, c) smart cut-off trousers?
  I just need to get small enough so that I can fit into my "skinny" jeans again.
  He goes jogging and wears cool shades; she wears Prada and looks great in skinny jeans.
  Skinny drainpipe jeans and trousers will soon be the next pants style to adopt, so think carefully when making future new trouser purchases.
  Every girl has a pair of skinny pants at home that she can't get into any more, right?
  Where can I buy skinny black jeans like the ones Pete Doherty wears?
  I have been trying in vain for the past few months to find a pair of skinny jeans that are not low-rise.
  The really big shock is how little goes with skinny jeans.
  The silhouette continues to be long tops and skinny pants.
  I am loving those skinny black plaid pants.
  Q. I'm trying to find a pair of skinny jeans to tuck into a pair of cool boots I have.
  I've found it the most flattering and comfortable way to wear skinny jeans.
  Now Im older I don't follow the vagaries of fashion: my look tends to be skinny flat-front trousers with a long-sleeve American Apparel T-shirt and a V-neck cashmere jumper.
  Check out his uptown vixen look of rhinestone-studded bra tops worn with skinny pants.
  Personally, I think the best way to wear skinny jeans is to pair them with long shirts or short shift dresses.
  Sophisticated cigarette pants with ankle zips will gain acceptance and as will sexy skinny, second skin fitting trousers as close as leggings.
  On days when I feel that nothing works, and I long for my old skinny jeans, accessories are the best therapy.
  Narrow fitted suits with skinny trousers and ties are back.
  The Beatles made skinny pants and collarless jackets the rage!
3informal (of coffee) made with skimmed or semi-skimmed milk.
one skinny latte to go, please
Example sentencesExamples
- I wouldn't go in there, though, to the truck stop and ask for a skinny decaf soy latte.
- Ultimately, Jessica's relationship dilemma feels about as agonising as choosing between a skinny decaf latte and a grande mochaccino.
- Our more cosseted generation is more likely to spend its Saturday afternoons sipping skinny lattes in city centre coffee bars.
- Ten years ago we didn't just hang out in coffee bars, paying more for a skinny cappuccino than we did for real drinks.
- The sight of several toffs sipping skinny lattes in the crowd suggest those Arsenal fans made it in.
- I know your music isn't much chop but you're a nice girl, and I'd gladly shout you a skinny decaf latte.
- Despite MTV, skinny lattes and text-messaging, third millennium Tarry Flynns do emerge.
- We wonder what the response would be if we went in and asked for a skinny hazelnut latte.
- Instead, they're like some dangerous cult, full of bow-legged, wiry weirdos in garish outfits, fuelled on sour dough toast and skinny latte.
- The daughter of an Aberdeen oilman, you could imagine her drinking skinny lattes over a copy of Vogue.
- Some of us even want a skinny mocha decaff latte with a twist.
- A GM double-decaff skinny latte will not be available for several years.
- Would Steve McQueen have been a skinny latte man?
- Sipping a skinny mocha, I looked out over the car park, watching families arriving and leaving.
- Is there no escape from skinny lattes and froth?
- Or just grab a skinny cappuccino or latte for a low-calorie warm drink.

nounPlural skinnies ˈskɪniˈskɪni

informal

1A skinny person.
Example sentencesExamples
- 'The Skinnies' are celebs whose primary goal in life is to maintain a weight under 50 kgs.
- You "skinnies" may not understand the full scope of what's happened here.
- The magazine rolls out the proverbial red-carpet to welcome the young Brit into its club of fashionable skinnies with an exclusive cover picture.
- Not the picture of Aussie health we're accustomed to locally, she looks like one of those stock-standard European skinnies with her gaunt face, drab hair and stick legs.
- I'd also point out, to all those superior skinnies, that it's a lot easier to stay skinny than to get that way.
- The problem is that skinnies aren't considered "real" women.
- I am all for bringing models back, so long as magazines go to the effort to feature images of healthy 'normal' types alongside the skinnies.
- Part of the pull is in working out quite how the skinnies retain their fatless figures.
- Only once did I hear a soldier make a disparaging remark (young and stupid, he referred to the undernourished locals as "the skinnies").
- While still natural-born skinnies, they have the presence and fleshy strength of a mature woman.
- A lap through Woolies today made me wonder if the fatties had eaten the skinnies.
- People moan about the skinnies on TV.
2skinniesA pair of skinny jeans or trousers.
if you're tired of squeezing into your skinnies, bell-bottoms and flares are back in fashion
Example sentencesExamples
- Hmm, she says to self, new black skinnies and a couple of minor wardrobe additions and I could totally pull this off.
- I'm very tempted to rifle through my wardrobe and break out my denim jacket to wear with my black skinnies and black tee.
- They were selling jeans really cheap as well, but I could only find skinnies.
- If you do want to look slimmer, wear skinnies!
- I got two pairs of jeans - boot leg and skinnies - overalls, a blue skirt, a yellow top with a skull beaded on it and sunglasses for $350 which really (in my opinion) is amazing!
- She does always look super-cute in her skinnies and shades.
- The weather today is absolutely glorious and I thought I'd take the opportunity to debut my new Topshop skinnies and sunglasses.
- Skinnies are so squeezed in, so uncompromising.
- How dim was I to think my skinnies would go with last autumn's shrunken tweed jacket?
- Not only are you stuck with your God-given leg length when in skinnies (no more hiding heels under hems) but your feet are given exaggerated prominence.
3the skinnyUS Confidential information on a particular person or topic.
net managers who want the skinny on the latest in computer security
Example sentencesExamples
- One of the best ways to get the skinny on a company is to network with colleagues and decision makers.
- He's got the skinny on about $10 million stashed away in an Amsterdam vault.
- Here's the skinny on the two basic types of paint.
- You've already mega-clued your guy into how much you dig him by sharing the skinny with everyone you both know.
- While waiting for him to come back, I called Christine to give her the skinny on what was going on.
- And ‘In Style’ got the skinny on what it takes to get Hollywood's finest red carpet ready.
- You wanted to know about strength, so here's the skinny.
- If you're interested in finding out what's going on, as well as read some first hand accounts by bloggers, then Glenn has the skinny.
- To fortify your defenses, the News talked to a few local experts to get the skinny on how to have a healthy - and slimmer - 2004.
- You must possess a wonderful memory, not only for statistics and the inside skinny, but also for anecdotes.
- Max is at the press conference and has the skinny.
- Last week I gave you the skinny on a few Singlespeed alternatives to the 2003 World Championships.
- Here's the skinny on the amount of protein in some standard serving sizes of our favorite bodybuilding dairy foods.
- Entertainment correspondent Sibila Vargas has the skinny.
- Here's the skinny on what you can get today - and a preview of technology to come.
- A crooked city councilman gives Tony the skinny on waterfront developments that are about to transpire in Newark.
- Or maybe you'd like the skinny on the game of the week in the SEC.
- What say I cut to the chase, Gentle Reader, and just give you the skinny on how this plays out, hmm?
- For those of you with regular jobs, here's the skinny.
- Here is the skinny on the matter from the Guardian.

Derivatives

skinniness

noun ˈskɪnɪnəsˈskɪninəs

I'm allergic to the fashionable notion that skinniness is next to godliness.
Example sentencesExamples
- Thin girls can be ugly; fat girls can be beautiful - but fat is not attractive in itself, any more than skinniness is.
- I don't think it did anything but emphasize my skinniness.
- Ignorance and skinniness may be bliss, but being big and shredded are most FLEX readers' goals.
- I didn't want him to feel my skinniness against him.

Rhymes

blini, cine, Finney, finny, Ginny, guinea, hinny, mini, Minnie, ninny, pinny, Pliny, shinny, spinney, tinny, whinny

Definition of skinny in US English:

skinny

adjectiveˈskɪniˈskinē

1(of a person or part of their body) very thin.
his skinny arms
Example sentencesExamples
- They gnaw on their own bones to make themselves skinny.
- Among them was a very skinny, red-haired girl.
- I didn't know then that one of my sisters had an eating disorder, that she in her skinny body, hated herself as much as I did.
- "I'm a vegan and I looked awfully skinny at one point, " she explains.
- I was a skinny kid, not athletic or anything, but I wanted to go to the parties with the football players and stuff.
- I like skinny boys with dark hair too.
- She was short and skinny with long blonde hair and big blue eyes.
- He was fairly skinny with grey hair and a bald patch at the very top of his head.
- Here, have some bread, have some cheese, don't be so skinny.
- I think it's ridiculous that they have to be so skinny.
- He could do many, many things, although he was small and skinny for his age.
- He's a really skinny guy, but man, can he eat.
- She sees skinny people on TV and in magazines and wants to look like them, but getting there is beyond her.
- Everyone tells me I'm too skinny, but I say I'm not.
- Parson wondered if Ryder would get mad if he gave her some food, she looked awfully skinny.
- A very skinny girl wandered in silently a few seconds later.
- When they were forced by the scientists to gain weight, the skinny people still kept up their fidgety ways.
- Is Hallie still trying to make herself skinny?
- She had blonde hair, green eyes, and was extremely tall and skinny for her age.
- These are the concerns that skinny people never have to think about.
Synonyms
thin, scrawny, scraggy, bony, angular, raw-boned, hollow-cheeked, gaunt, as thin as a rake, skin-and-bones, stick-like, size-zero, emaciated, skeletal, pinched, undernourished, underfed
2(of an article of clothing) tight-fitting.
a skinny black dress
Example sentencesExamples
- So, if you're doing a wide, long skirt, wear a skinny T-shirt or fitted cardigan on top.
- Wear this bra under strapless tops and skinny tanks.
- His garments of choice are skinny white T-shirts with a stripe of red paint across, and cute indie-boy fringes.
- Pale-skinned performance artists in skinny black shirts roamed the convention center.
- Capes, big brass buttons, skinny knits belted over print dresses, together with marvellously subtle colour combinations made for one of the most beautiful collections in Milan.
- You know, they have to go to the hairdresser, to the nail thing, to do makeup, and then they fit in their skinny dresses.
- He rifled through ridiculously short skirts, skinny rib tops and well-shrunk jeans until he found two thin fashion belts and two summer scarves.
- I mean, we all love the polo shirt for being the epitome of preppiness, but one can only have so many skinny polo shirts in multiple colors right?
- According to Baker, too much sodium can make your skinny skirts trickier to zip up, especially in the week prior to menstruation.
- She would turn up at school in yellow skinny rib jumpers, Oxford bags, two tone stack heeled clogs, smock coats and the like.
1. 2.1 (of a pair of pants, especially jeans) tight-fitting and with very narrow legs.
  in the winter I live in skinny jeans and boots
  I love jeans—either bootcut or skinny
  a pair of skinny cords
  Example sentencesExamples
  Where can I buy skinny black jeans like the ones Pete Doherty wears?
  Sophisticated cigarette pants with ankle zips will gain acceptance and as will sexy skinny, second skin fitting trousers as close as leggings.
  The really big shock is how little goes with skinny jeans.
  Every girl has a pair of skinny pants at home that she can't get into any more, right?
  On days when I feel that nothing works, and I long for my old skinny jeans, accessories are the best therapy.
  Now Im older I don't follow the vagaries of fashion: my look tends to be skinny flat-front trousers with a long-sleeve American Apparel T-shirt and a V-neck cashmere jumper.
  The silhouette continues to be long tops and skinny pants.
  Narrow fitted suits with skinny trousers and ties are back.
  I've found it the most flattering and comfortable way to wear skinny jeans.
  I just need to get small enough so that I can fit into my "skinny" jeans again.
  Personally, I think the best way to wear skinny jeans is to pair them with long shirts or short shift dresses.
  I have been trying in vain for the past few months to find a pair of skinny jeans that are not low-rise.
  Skinny drainpipe jeans and trousers will soon be the next pants style to adopt, so think carefully when making future new trouser purchases.
  The Beatles made skinny pants and collarless jackets the rage!
  He goes jogging and wears cool shades; she wears Prada and looks great in skinny jeans.
  I am loving those skinny black plaid pants.
  Q. I'm trying to find a pair of skinny jeans to tuck into a pair of cool boots I have.
  Check out his uptown vixen look of rhinestone-studded bra tops worn with skinny pants.
  Am I too old to wear: a) a pencil skirt, b) skinny jeans tucked into boots, c) smart cut-off trousers?
3informal (of coffee) made with skimmed or semi-skimmed milk.
one skinny latte to go, please
Example sentencesExamples
- Is there no escape from skinny lattes and froth?
- Our more cosseted generation is more likely to spend its Saturday afternoons sipping skinny lattes in city centre coffee bars.
- Instead, they're like some dangerous cult, full of bow-legged, wiry weirdos in garish outfits, fuelled on sour dough toast and skinny latte.
- Ultimately, Jessica's relationship dilemma feels about as agonising as choosing between a skinny decaf latte and a grande mochaccino.
- The sight of several toffs sipping skinny lattes in the crowd suggest those Arsenal fans made it in.
- We wonder what the response would be if we went in and asked for a skinny hazelnut latte.
- Ten years ago we didn't just hang out in coffee bars, paying more for a skinny cappuccino than we did for real drinks.
- Or just grab a skinny cappuccino or latte for a low-calorie warm drink.
- Despite MTV, skinny lattes and text-messaging, third millennium Tarry Flynns do emerge.
- Sipping a skinny mocha, I looked out over the car park, watching families arriving and leaving.
- Would Steve McQueen have been a skinny latte man?
- The daughter of an Aberdeen oilman, you could imagine her drinking skinny lattes over a copy of Vogue.
- I know your music isn't much chop but you're a nice girl, and I'd gladly shout you a skinny decaf latte.
- A GM double-decaff skinny latte will not be available for several years.
- Some of us even want a skinny mocha decaff latte with a twist.
- I wouldn't go in there, though, to the truck stop and ask for a skinny decaf soy latte.

nounˈskɪniˈskinē

informal

1A skinny person.
Example sentencesExamples
- Only once did I hear a soldier make a disparaging remark (young and stupid, he referred to the undernourished locals as "the skinnies").
- I'd also point out, to all those superior skinnies, that it's a lot easier to stay skinny than to get that way.
- The problem is that skinnies aren't considered "real" women.
- Part of the pull is in working out quite how the skinnies retain their fatless figures.
- I am all for bringing models back, so long as magazines go to the effort to feature images of healthy 'normal' types alongside the skinnies.
- A lap through Woolies today made me wonder if the fatties had eaten the skinnies.
- Not the picture of Aussie health we're accustomed to locally, she looks like one of those stock-standard European skinnies with her gaunt face, drab hair and stick legs.
- The magazine rolls out the proverbial red-carpet to welcome the young Brit into its club of fashionable skinnies with an exclusive cover picture.
- While still natural-born skinnies, they have the presence and fleshy strength of a mature woman.
- People moan about the skinnies on TV.
- You "skinnies" may not understand the full scope of what's happened here.
- 'The Skinnies' are celebs whose primary goal in life is to maintain a weight under 50 kgs.
2skinniesA pair of skinny pants, especially jeans.
if you're tired of squeezing into your skinnies, bell-bottoms and flares are back in fashion
Example sentencesExamples
- How dim was I to think my skinnies would go with last autumn's shrunken tweed jacket?
- Not only are you stuck with your God-given leg length when in skinnies (no more hiding heels under hems) but your feet are given exaggerated prominence.
- I'm very tempted to rifle through my wardrobe and break out my denim jacket to wear with my black skinnies and black tee.
- If you do want to look slimmer, wear skinnies!
- I got two pairs of jeans - boot leg and skinnies - overalls, a blue skirt, a yellow top with a skull beaded on it and sunglasses for $350 which really (in my opinion) is amazing!
- Skinnies are so squeezed in, so uncompromising.
- They were selling jeans really cheap as well, but I could only find skinnies.
- Hmm, she says to self, new black skinnies and a couple of minor wardrobe additions and I could totally pull this off.
- She does always look super-cute in her skinnies and shades.
- The weather today is absolutely glorious and I thought I'd take the opportunity to debut my new Topshop skinnies and sunglasses.
3the skinnyUS Confidential information on a particular person or topic.
the inside skinny is that he didn't know the deal was in the works
Example sentencesExamples
- Max is at the press conference and has the skinny.
- Here is the skinny on the matter from the Guardian.
- Here's the skinny on what you can get today - and a preview of technology to come.
- You've already mega-clued your guy into how much you dig him by sharing the skinny with everyone you both know.
- And ‘In Style’ got the skinny on what it takes to get Hollywood's finest red carpet ready.
- To fortify your defenses, the News talked to a few local experts to get the skinny on how to have a healthy - and slimmer - 2004.
- One of the best ways to get the skinny on a company is to network with colleagues and decision makers.
- Entertainment correspondent Sibila Vargas has the skinny.
- Or maybe you'd like the skinny on the game of the week in the SEC.
- What say I cut to the chase, Gentle Reader, and just give you the skinny on how this plays out, hmm?
- While waiting for him to come back, I called Christine to give her the skinny on what was going on.
- Here's the skinny on the amount of protein in some standard serving sizes of our favorite bodybuilding dairy foods.
- He's got the skinny on about $10 million stashed away in an Amsterdam vault.
- Last week I gave you the skinny on a few Singlespeed alternatives to the 2003 World Championships.
- You must possess a wonderful memory, not only for statistics and the inside skinny, but also for anecdotes.
- For those of you with regular jobs, here's the skinny.
- A crooked city councilman gives Tony the skinny on waterfront developments that are about to transpire in Newark.
- You wanted to know about strength, so here's the skinny.
- If you're interested in finding out what's going on, as well as read some first hand accounts by bloggers, then Glenn has the skinny.
- Here's the skinny on the two basic types of paint.

单词	skinny
释义	Definition of skinny in English: skinny adjectiveskinnier, skinniest ˈskɪniˈskɪni 1(of a person or part of their body) unattractively thin. his skinny arms Example sentencesExamples Is Hallie still trying to make herself skinny? She was short and skinny with long blonde hair and big blue eyes. Here, have some bread, have some cheese, don't be so skinny. These are the concerns that skinny people never have to think about. She sees skinny people on TV and in magazines and wants to look like them, but getting there is beyond her. I was a skinny kid, not athletic or anything, but I wanted to go to the parties with the football players and stuff. They gnaw on their own bones to make themselves skinny. A very skinny girl wandered in silently a few seconds later. I didn't know then that one of my sisters had an eating disorder, that she in her skinny body, hated herself as much as I did. He's a really skinny guy, but man, can he eat. Everyone tells me I'm too skinny, but I say I'm not. When they were forced by the scientists to gain weight, the skinny people still kept up their fidgety ways. She had blonde hair, green eyes, and was extremely tall and skinny for her age. He was fairly skinny with grey hair and a bald patch at the very top of his head. "I'm a vegan and I looked awfully skinny at one point, " she explains. He could do many, many things, although he was small and skinny for his age. I like skinny boys with dark hair too. I think it's ridiculous that they have to be so skinny. Among them was a very skinny, red-haired girl. Parson wondered if Ryder would get mad if he gave her some food, she looked awfully skinny. Synonyms thin, scrawny, scraggy, bony, angular, raw-boned, hollow-cheeked, gaunt, as thin as a rake, skin-and-bones, stick-like, size-zero, emaciated, skeletal, pinched, undernourished, underfed slim, lean, slender, rangy lanky, spindly, gangly, gangling, gawky informal looking like a bag of bones, anorexic, anorectic dated spindle-shanked rare starveling, macilent 2(of a garment) tight-fitting. a skinny jumper Example sentencesExamples Pale-skinned performance artists in skinny black shirts roamed the convention center. He rifled through ridiculously short skirts, skinny rib tops and well-shrunk jeans until he found two thin fashion belts and two summer scarves. She would turn up at school in yellow skinny rib jumpers, Oxford bags, two tone stack heeled clogs, smock coats and the like. Capes, big brass buttons, skinny knits belted over print dresses, together with marvellously subtle colour combinations made for one of the most beautiful collections in Milan. According to Baker, too much sodium can make your skinny skirts trickier to zip up, especially in the week prior to menstruation. So, if you're doing a wide, long skirt, wear a skinny T-shirt or fitted cardigan on top. His garments of choice are skinny white T-shirts with a stripe of red paint across, and cute indie-boy fringes. Wear this bra under strapless tops and skinny tanks. You know, they have to go to the hairdresser, to the nail thing, to do makeup, and then they fit in their skinny dresses. I mean, we all love the polo shirt for being the epitome of preppiness, but one can only have so many skinny polo shirts in multiple colors right? 2.1 (of a pair of jeans or trousers) tight-fitting and with very narrow legs. in the winter I live in skinny jeans and boots I love jeans—either bootcut or skinny a pair of skinny cords Example sentencesExamples Am I too old to wear: a) a pencil skirt, b) skinny jeans tucked into boots, c) smart cut-off trousers? I just need to get small enough so that I can fit into my "skinny" jeans again. He goes jogging and wears cool shades; she wears Prada and looks great in skinny jeans. Skinny drainpipe jeans and trousers will soon be the next pants style to adopt, so think carefully when making future new trouser purchases. Every girl has a pair of skinny pants at home that she can't get into any more, right? Where can I buy skinny black jeans like the ones Pete Doherty wears? I have been trying in vain for the past few months to find a pair of skinny jeans that are not low-rise. The really big shock is how little goes with skinny jeans. The silhouette continues to be long tops and skinny pants. I am loving those skinny black plaid pants. Q. I'm trying to find a pair of skinny jeans to tuck into a pair of cool boots I have. I've found it the most flattering and comfortable way to wear skinny jeans. Now Im older I don't follow the vagaries of fashion: my look tends to be skinny flat-front trousers with a long-sleeve American Apparel T-shirt and a V-neck cashmere jumper. Check out his uptown vixen look of rhinestone-studded bra tops worn with skinny pants. Personally, I think the best way to wear skinny jeans is to pair them with long shirts or short shift dresses. Sophisticated cigarette pants with ankle zips will gain acceptance and as will sexy skinny, second skin fitting trousers as close as leggings. On days when I feel that nothing works, and I long for my old skinny jeans, accessories are the best therapy. Narrow fitted suits with skinny trousers and ties are back. The Beatles made skinny pants and collarless jackets the rage! 3informal (of coffee) made with skimmed or semi-skimmed milk. one skinny latte to go, please Example sentencesExamples I wouldn't go in there, though, to the truck stop and ask for a skinny decaf soy latte. Ultimately, Jessica's relationship dilemma feels about as agonising as choosing between a skinny decaf latte and a grande mochaccino. Our more cosseted generation is more likely to spend its Saturday afternoons sipping skinny lattes in city centre coffee bars. Ten years ago we didn't just hang out in coffee bars, paying more for a skinny cappuccino than we did for real drinks. The sight of several toffs sipping skinny lattes in the crowd suggest those Arsenal fans made it in. I know your music isn't much chop but you're a nice girl, and I'd gladly shout you a skinny decaf latte. Despite MTV, skinny lattes and text-messaging, third millennium Tarry Flynns do emerge. We wonder what the response would be if we went in and asked for a skinny hazelnut latte. Instead, they're like some dangerous cult, full of bow-legged, wiry weirdos in garish outfits, fuelled on sour dough toast and skinny latte. The daughter of an Aberdeen oilman, you could imagine her drinking skinny lattes over a copy of Vogue. Some of us even want a skinny mocha decaff latte with a twist. A GM double-decaff skinny latte will not be available for several years. Would Steve McQueen have been a skinny latte man? Sipping a skinny mocha, I looked out over the car park, watching families arriving and leaving. Is there no escape from skinny lattes and froth? Or just grab a skinny cappuccino or latte for a low-calorie warm drink. nounPlural skinnies ˈskɪniˈskɪni informal 1A skinny person. Example sentencesExamples 'The Skinnies' are celebs whose primary goal in life is to maintain a weight under 50 kgs. You "skinnies" may not understand the full scope of what's happened here. The magazine rolls out the proverbial red-carpet to welcome the young Brit into its club of fashionable skinnies with an exclusive cover picture. Not the picture of Aussie health we're accustomed to locally, she looks like one of those stock-standard European skinnies with her gaunt face, drab hair and stick legs. I'd also point out, to all those superior skinnies, that it's a lot easier to stay skinny than to get that way. The problem is that skinnies aren't considered "real" women. I am all for bringing models back, so long as magazines go to the effort to feature images of healthy 'normal' types alongside the skinnies. Part of the pull is in working out quite how the skinnies retain their fatless figures. Only once did I hear a soldier make a disparaging remark (young and stupid, he referred to the undernourished locals as "the skinnies"). While still natural-born skinnies, they have the presence and fleshy strength of a mature woman. A lap through Woolies today made me wonder if the fatties had eaten the skinnies. People moan about the skinnies on TV. 2skinniesA pair of skinny jeans or trousers. if you're tired of squeezing into your skinnies, bell-bottoms and flares are back in fashion Example sentencesExamples Hmm, she says to self, new black skinnies and a couple of minor wardrobe additions and I could totally pull this off. I'm very tempted to rifle through my wardrobe and break out my denim jacket to wear with my black skinnies and black tee. They were selling jeans really cheap as well, but I could only find skinnies. If you do want to look slimmer, wear skinnies! I got two pairs of jeans - boot leg and skinnies - overalls, a blue skirt, a yellow top with a skull beaded on it and sunglasses for $350 which really (in my opinion) is amazing! She does always look super-cute in her skinnies and shades. The weather today is absolutely glorious and I thought I'd take the opportunity to debut my new Topshop skinnies and sunglasses. Skinnies are so squeezed in, so uncompromising. How dim was I to think my skinnies would go with last autumn's shrunken tweed jacket? Not only are you stuck with your God-given leg length when in skinnies (no more hiding heels under hems) but your feet are given exaggerated prominence. 3the skinnyUS Confidential information on a particular person or topic. net managers who want the skinny on the latest in computer security Example sentencesExamples One of the best ways to get the skinny on a company is to network with colleagues and decision makers. He's got the skinny on about $10 million stashed away in an Amsterdam vault. Here's the skinny on the two basic types of paint. You've already mega-clued your guy into how much you dig him by sharing the skinny with everyone you both know. While waiting for him to come back, I called Christine to give her the skinny on what was going on. And ‘In Style’ got the skinny on what it takes to get Hollywood's finest red carpet ready. You wanted to know about strength, so here's the skinny. If you're interested in finding out what's going on, as well as read some first hand accounts by bloggers, then Glenn has the skinny. To fortify your defenses, the News talked to a few local experts to get the skinny on how to have a healthy - and slimmer - 2004. You must possess a wonderful memory, not only for statistics and the inside skinny, but also for anecdotes. Max is at the press conference and has the skinny. Last week I gave you the skinny on a few Singlespeed alternatives to the 2003 World Championships. Here's the skinny on the amount of protein in some standard serving sizes of our favorite bodybuilding dairy foods. Entertainment correspondent Sibila Vargas has the skinny. Here's the skinny on what you can get today - and a preview of technology to come. A crooked city councilman gives Tony the skinny on waterfront developments that are about to transpire in Newark. Or maybe you'd like the skinny on the game of the week in the SEC. What say I cut to the chase, Gentle Reader, and just give you the skinny on how this plays out, hmm? For those of you with regular jobs, here's the skinny. Here is the skinny on the matter from the Guardian. Derivatives skinniness noun ˈskɪnɪnəsˈskɪninəs I'm allergic to the fashionable notion that skinniness is next to godliness. Example sentencesExamples Thin girls can be ugly; fat girls can be beautiful - but fat is not attractive in itself, any more than skinniness is. I don't think it did anything but emphasize my skinniness. Ignorance and skinniness may be bliss, but being big and shredded are most FLEX readers' goals. I didn't want him to feel my skinniness against him. Rhymes blini, cine, Finney, finny, Ginny, guinea, hinny, mini, Minnie, ninny, pinny, Pliny, shinny, spinney, tinny, whinny Definition of skinny in US English: skinny adjectiveˈskɪniˈskinē 1(of a person or part of their body) very thin. his skinny arms Example sentencesExamples They gnaw on their own bones to make themselves skinny. Among them was a very skinny, red-haired girl. I didn't know then that one of my sisters had an eating disorder, that she in her skinny body, hated herself as much as I did. "I'm a vegan and I looked awfully skinny at one point, " she explains. I was a skinny kid, not athletic or anything, but I wanted to go to the parties with the football players and stuff. I like skinny boys with dark hair too. She was short and skinny with long blonde hair and big blue eyes. He was fairly skinny with grey hair and a bald patch at the very top of his head. Here, have some bread, have some cheese, don't be so skinny. I think it's ridiculous that they have to be so skinny. He could do many, many things, although he was small and skinny for his age. He's a really skinny guy, but man, can he eat. She sees skinny people on TV and in magazines and wants to look like them, but getting there is beyond her. Everyone tells me I'm too skinny, but I say I'm not. Parson wondered if Ryder would get mad if he gave her some food, she looked awfully skinny. A very skinny girl wandered in silently a few seconds later. When they were forced by the scientists to gain weight, the skinny people still kept up their fidgety ways. Is Hallie still trying to make herself skinny? She had blonde hair, green eyes, and was extremely tall and skinny for her age. These are the concerns that skinny people never have to think about. Synonyms thin, scrawny, scraggy, bony, angular, raw-boned, hollow-cheeked, gaunt, as thin as a rake, skin-and-bones, stick-like, size-zero, emaciated, skeletal, pinched, undernourished, underfed 2(of an article of clothing) tight-fitting. a skinny black dress Example sentencesExamples So, if you're doing a wide, long skirt, wear a skinny T-shirt or fitted cardigan on top. Wear this bra under strapless tops and skinny tanks. His garments of choice are skinny white T-shirts with a stripe of red paint across, and cute indie-boy fringes. Pale-skinned performance artists in skinny black shirts roamed the convention center. Capes, big brass buttons, skinny knits belted over print dresses, together with marvellously subtle colour combinations made for one of the most beautiful collections in Milan. You know, they have to go to the hairdresser, to the nail thing, to do makeup, and then they fit in their skinny dresses. He rifled through ridiculously short skirts, skinny rib tops and well-shrunk jeans until he found two thin fashion belts and two summer scarves. I mean, we all love the polo shirt for being the epitome of preppiness, but one can only have so many skinny polo shirts in multiple colors right? According to Baker, too much sodium can make your skinny skirts trickier to zip up, especially in the week prior to menstruation. She would turn up at school in yellow skinny rib jumpers, Oxford bags, two tone stack heeled clogs, smock coats and the like. 2.1 (of a pair of pants, especially jeans) tight-fitting and with very narrow legs. in the winter I live in skinny jeans and boots I love jeans—either bootcut or skinny a pair of skinny cords Example sentencesExamples Where can I buy skinny black jeans like the ones Pete Doherty wears? Sophisticated cigarette pants with ankle zips will gain acceptance and as will sexy skinny, second skin fitting trousers as close as leggings. The really big shock is how little goes with skinny jeans. Every girl has a pair of skinny pants at home that she can't get into any more, right? On days when I feel that nothing works, and I long for my old skinny jeans, accessories are the best therapy. Now Im older I don't follow the vagaries of fashion: my look tends to be skinny flat-front trousers with a long-sleeve American Apparel T-shirt and a V-neck cashmere jumper. The silhouette continues to be long tops and skinny pants. Narrow fitted suits with skinny trousers and ties are back. I've found it the most flattering and comfortable way to wear skinny jeans. I just need to get small enough so that I can fit into my "skinny" jeans again. Personally, I think the best way to wear skinny jeans is to pair them with long shirts or short shift dresses. I have been trying in vain for the past few months to find a pair of skinny jeans that are not low-rise. Skinny drainpipe jeans and trousers will soon be the next pants style to adopt, so think carefully when making future new trouser purchases. The Beatles made skinny pants and collarless jackets the rage! He goes jogging and wears cool shades; she wears Prada and looks great in skinny jeans. I am loving those skinny black plaid pants. Q. I'm trying to find a pair of skinny jeans to tuck into a pair of cool boots I have. Check out his uptown vixen look of rhinestone-studded bra tops worn with skinny pants. Am I too old to wear: a) a pencil skirt, b) skinny jeans tucked into boots, c) smart cut-off trousers? 3informal (of coffee) made with skimmed or semi-skimmed milk. one skinny latte to go, please Example sentencesExamples Is there no escape from skinny lattes and froth? Our more cosseted generation is more likely to spend its Saturday afternoons sipping skinny lattes in city centre coffee bars. Instead, they're like some dangerous cult, full of bow-legged, wiry weirdos in garish outfits, fuelled on sour dough toast and skinny latte. Ultimately, Jessica's relationship dilemma feels about as agonising as choosing between a skinny decaf latte and a grande mochaccino. The sight of several toffs sipping skinny lattes in the crowd suggest those Arsenal fans made it in. We wonder what the response would be if we went in and asked for a skinny hazelnut latte. Ten years ago we didn't just hang out in coffee bars, paying more for a skinny cappuccino than we did for real drinks. Or just grab a skinny cappuccino or latte for a low-calorie warm drink. Despite MTV, skinny lattes and text-messaging, third millennium Tarry Flynns do emerge. Sipping a skinny mocha, I looked out over the car park, watching families arriving and leaving. Would Steve McQueen have been a skinny latte man? The daughter of an Aberdeen oilman, you could imagine her drinking skinny lattes over a copy of Vogue. I know your music isn't much chop but you're a nice girl, and I'd gladly shout you a skinny decaf latte. A GM double-decaff skinny latte will not be available for several years. Some of us even want a skinny mocha decaff latte with a twist. I wouldn't go in there, though, to the truck stop and ask for a skinny decaf soy latte. nounˈskɪniˈskinē informal 1A skinny person. Example sentencesExamples Only once did I hear a soldier make a disparaging remark (young and stupid, he referred to the undernourished locals as "the skinnies"). I'd also point out, to all those superior skinnies, that it's a lot easier to stay skinny than to get that way. The problem is that skinnies aren't considered "real" women. Part of the pull is in working out quite how the skinnies retain their fatless figures. I am all for bringing models back, so long as magazines go to the effort to feature images of healthy 'normal' types alongside the skinnies. A lap through Woolies today made me wonder if the fatties had eaten the skinnies. Not the picture of Aussie health we're accustomed to locally, she looks like one of those stock-standard European skinnies with her gaunt face, drab hair and stick legs. The magazine rolls out the proverbial red-carpet to welcome the young Brit into its club of fashionable skinnies with an exclusive cover picture. While still natural-born skinnies, they have the presence and fleshy strength of a mature woman. People moan about the skinnies on TV. You "skinnies" may not understand the full scope of what's happened here. 'The Skinnies' are celebs whose primary goal in life is to maintain a weight under 50 kgs. 2skinniesA pair of skinny pants, especially jeans. if you're tired of squeezing into your skinnies, bell-bottoms and flares are back in fashion Example sentencesExamples How dim was I to think my skinnies would go with last autumn's shrunken tweed jacket? Not only are you stuck with your God-given leg length when in skinnies (no more hiding heels under hems) but your feet are given exaggerated prominence. I'm very tempted to rifle through my wardrobe and break out my denim jacket to wear with my black skinnies and black tee. If you do want to look slimmer, wear skinnies! I got two pairs of jeans - boot leg and skinnies - overalls, a blue skirt, a yellow top with a skull beaded on it and sunglasses for $350 which really (in my opinion) is amazing! Skinnies are so squeezed in, so uncompromising. They were selling jeans really cheap as well, but I could only find skinnies. Hmm, she says to self, new black skinnies and a couple of minor wardrobe additions and I could totally pull this off. She does always look super-cute in her skinnies and shades. The weather today is absolutely glorious and I thought I'd take the opportunity to debut my new Topshop skinnies and sunglasses. 3the skinnyUS Confidential information on a particular person or topic. the inside skinny is that he didn't know the deal was in the works Example sentencesExamples Max is at the press conference and has the skinny. Here is the skinny on the matter from the Guardian. Here's the skinny on what you can get today - and a preview of technology to come. You've already mega-clued your guy into how much you dig him by sharing the skinny with everyone you both know. And ‘In Style’ got the skinny on what it takes to get Hollywood's finest red carpet ready. To fortify your defenses, the News talked to a few local experts to get the skinny on how to have a healthy - and slimmer - 2004. One of the best ways to get the skinny on a company is to network with colleagues and decision makers. Entertainment correspondent Sibila Vargas has the skinny. Or maybe you'd like the skinny on the game of the week in the SEC. What say I cut to the chase, Gentle Reader, and just give you the skinny on how this plays out, hmm? While waiting for him to come back, I called Christine to give her the skinny on what was going on. Here's the skinny on the amount of protein in some standard serving sizes of our favorite bodybuilding dairy foods. He's got the skinny on about $10 million stashed away in an Amsterdam vault. Last week I gave you the skinny on a few Singlespeed alternatives to the 2003 World Championships. You must possess a wonderful memory, not only for statistics and the inside skinny, but also for anecdotes. For those of you with regular jobs, here's the skinny. A crooked city councilman gives Tony the skinny on waterfront developments that are about to transpire in Newark. You wanted to know about strength, so here's the skinny. If you're interested in finding out what's going on, as well as read some first hand accounts by bloggers, then Glenn has the skinny. Here's the skinny on the two basic types of paint.
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