scrawny

• Décrit une personne ou un animal très maigre, faible et peu attrayant, souvent d'une manière qui suggère une mauvaise santé ou un manque de force.

Describes a person or animal that is very thin, weak, and unattractive, often in a way that suggests poor health or lack of strength.

1. Very thinB2informal

   Extremely thin, often in a way that suggests weakness or lack of health.

   Très maigre

   • The scrawny kitten was rescued from the street.
   • He was a scrawny boy who never seemed to eat enough.
   • Her scrawny arms struggled to lift the heavy box.

   Synonymesbonyemaciatedgauntscraggyskeletalskinnywasted

   Antonymesburlychubbyplumpstockystout

2. Inferior in size or qualityB2informal

   Smaller or less substantial than expected; lacking in quality or substance.

   Décharné, maigre (au sens figuré : insuffisant)

   • The scrawny tree produced only a few small fruits.
   • They offered a scrawny excuse for their absence.
   • The scrawny portion of food left him still hungry.

   Synonymesbonygauntinadequateinferiorinsubstantialmeagerpoorpunyskinnyslightspindlystuntedthinundersizedweedy

   Antonymesrobuststurdysubstantial