scrawny
word
Definition
Very thin and weak, often in a way that seems unhealthy or lacking muscle.
Usage & Nuances
'Scrawny' is informal and usually describes people or animals who are noticeably thin in an unhealthy or unattractive way. Avoid using it as a compliment. It's stronger than 'thin' or 'slim', often negative.
Spanish: flacucho - enclenquePortuguese (BR): magricela - franzinoPortuguese (PT): magricela - franzinoChinese (Simplified): 瘦弱的 - 枯瘦的Chinese (Traditional): 瘦弱的 - 枯瘦的Hindi: दुबला-पतला - पतला-दुबलाArabic: نحيف جدًا - هزيلBengali: হাড্ডিসার - দুর্বলRussian: тощий - худощавыйJapanese: ひょろひょろVietnamese: gầy gò - ốm yếuKorean: 마르고 허약한Turkish: sıska - cılızUrdu: دبلی پتلا - ناتوانIndonesian: kering kerontang - kurus lemah
Example Sentences
He used to be scrawny, but now he's really muscular.
natural
The scrawny boy could barely lift the box.
basic
His arms look scrawny in that large shirt.
basic
The scrawny cat searched for food.
basic
Stop calling me scrawny—I'm just slim!
natural
The team worried their scrawny goalie wouldn't block many shots.
natural