skinny

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In more recent history, New Yorkers seeking a honky-tonk experience have flocked to the divey Skinny Dennis in Williamsburg, which opened in 2013.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

June 19, 2024A earlier version of this story incorrectly said the Skinny Confidential was an OutKick podcast.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2024

Skinny is lonesome and confused until six Junior Club cartoonists — including Hardie Gramatky, who went on to become a watercolorist admired by Andrew Wyeth — walk into the frame and heartily welcome the boy.

From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2024

Skinny and almost toasted fries that toe the line of soggy and crisp.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 3, 2024

As he brushed himself off, Skinny ran down the mountain toward the fragile, papery house he shared with his family.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris