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Scrawny

usgb/ˈskrɔːni/Volume
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Negative ConnotationPlay
Often implies the person or animal is undesirably thin and may lack strength. SlideThe scrawny runner struggled to lift the heavy weights.
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Never used to describe overweight individuals; it specifically means very thin. SlideEven after the diet, he was never called scrawny.
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May be considered rude or insulting if used to describe people; use with caution. SlideShe overheard someone call her scrawny and felt offended.