skinny

• Décrit une personne ou un animal qui est très mince, souvent d'une manière considérée comme attirante ou naturelle.

Describes a person or animal that is very thin, often in a way that is considered attractive or natural.

1. Very thinA2informal

   Having very little flesh or fat on the body; extremely lean.

   Très maigre

   • She has become very skinny after her illness.
   • The stray cat looked skinny and hungry.
   • He is naturally skinny despite eating a lot.

   Synonymesbonyemaciatedgauntleanscrawnyskeletalslendersparethinunderweight

   Antonymeschubbyfatobeseplumpstoutthick

2. Relating to skinB2formal

   Of or relating to the skin; dermal.

   cutané

   • The doctor examined the skinny tissue for any abnormalities.
   • Skinny conditions can affect the overall health of a person.
   • The cream is designed to improve skinny health.

3. Fitting snuglyA2informal

   Describing clothing that fits very tightly against the body.

   Moulant

   • She wore a skinny pair of jeans to the party.
   • His skinny t-shirt showed off his muscles.
   • The dress was too skinny for her to move comfortably.

   Synonymesclose-fittingskintightsnugtight

   Antonymesbaggylooseoversized

4. Stingy or miserlyB2informal

   Unwilling to give or spend money; miserly.

   avares

   • He is so skinny with his money that he never treats anyone.
   • The company was skinny in offering bonuses to employees.
   • Don't be so skinny; share some of your snacks with us.

   Synonymescheapclosefistedmiserlyniggardlyparsimoniouspenuriousstingytighttightfisted

• Nom informel désignant des informations confidentielles ou privilégiées sur un sujet ou une personne.

A noun referring to confidential or inside information about a particular topic or person.

indénombrable

1. Confidential informationB2informalamerican

   Inside or secret information about a person, situation, or topic.

   Informations confidentielles

   • Give me the skinny on what happened at the meeting.
   • She has the skinny on the new project.
   • I need the skinny on our new boss.

   Synonymesdopeinfoinside informationscoopword