🇬🇧 Skinny meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

Skinny means very thin or slender, often describing someone or something with little fat or muscle. It can refer to people, animals, or objects that appear narrow or slim. Think of a very thin pencil or a person who is much thinner than usual.

My cat is so skinny, he disappears when he stands behind a broomstick.

Tim’s legs are so skinny, birds try to perch on them.

Grandpa says he used to be skinny until he discovered donuts.

My sandwich was so skinny, I had to eat five of them to feel full.

The dog was so skinny, I almost fed him my homework out of pity.

A skinny dog nosed a paper bag. The skinny dog’s ribs showed; the skinny tail thumped faintly. A skinny child watched, put down warm soup and bread. The skinny dog ate slowly, then faster. Belly full, the dog curled, no longer scared; the child smiled, relieved. Neighbors waved; the child hugged the dog.

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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