skinny

Example Sentences

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The second, known as "skinny fat," involves a high overall fat burden in people who do not appear severely obese by traditional standards.

From Science Daily

The puffin was later collected by the wildlife experts who told her it was skinny and was likely to have been struggling a while.

From BBC

Outside, the sky is blue and bright sunshine drenches the parking lot, which is lined with tall, skinny palm trees.

From Literature

“He’s a skinny kid. I wouldn’t be surprised.”

From Literature

“That’s true, she could, but she’s not here right now, is she? All I can see here is a skinny little runt, a daydreaming daffodil, and a giant loaf of bread.”

From Literature