Skinnier Meaning in English
word · lemma: skinny
ˈskɪniɝ
SKIN-ee-er
skˈɪnɪɐ
SKIN-ee-uh
Definition
Comparative form of 'skinny'; means having less body fat or looking thinner than someone or something else.
Usage & Nuances
'Skinnier' is informal and can sound judgmental or negative, so use carefully, especially when talking about people. Common with 'than' (e.g., 'skinnier than her'). Often used about body shape or animals.
Spanish: más delgado - más flacoPortuguese (BR): mais magro - mais magrelaPortuguese (PT): mais magro - mais magricelaChinese (Simplified): 更瘦Chinese (Traditional): 更瘦Hindi: और पतलाArabic: أنحفBengali: আরও পাতলাRussian: более худойJapanese: もっと細いVietnamese: gầy hơnKorean: 더 마른Turkish: daha zayıfUrdu: زیادہ دبلاIndonesian: lebih kurus
Example Sentences
She is skinnier than her sister.
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The dog looks skinnier after being sick.
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My old jeans fit now that I am skinnier.
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You look even skinnier than last time I saw you!
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I always thought her brother was skinnier, but now they look about the same.
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Trust me, you don’t want to get any skinnier—you already look great.
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