Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scrawny
adjective
/ˈskrɔːni/
Definition
Very thin and bony, often in an unhealthy way.
Examples
- The stray dog looked scrawny after living on the streets.
- Despite his scrawny appearance, he was surprisingly strong.
- She wore a scrawny sweater that hung loosely from her shoulders.
Meaning
Scrawny refers to someone or something that is so lean or thin that it looks weak or frail.
Synonyms
- Thin
- Skinny
- Gaunt
- Emaciated
- Wasted
