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Skinny

usgb/ˈskɪni/Volume
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Negative ImplicationPlay
Skinny might imply someone looks unhealthily thin; it's not always a compliment. SlideShe was worried he looked too skinny after his illness.
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Fashionably SlimPlay
'Skinny' can be positive when referring to clothing like jeans, suggesting a trendy fit. SlideHe loves wearing his skinny jeans on the weekends.
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Casual LanguagePlay
While common, 'skinny' is casual; alternatives may be preferable in formal contexts. SlideIn the medical report, they described him as underweight, not skinny.