Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
skellie
noun
/ˈskɛli/
Definition
A slang term often used to refer to a skeleton, particularly in a playful or informal context.
Examples
- During Halloween, my friends dressed up as skellies to scare the neighborhood kids.
- The skellie in the science class was a great teaching tool for learning about human anatomy.
- They painted a skellie on the side of their van for a quirky touch.
Meaning
Skellie implies a skeletal figure, often evoking images of something spooky or humorous, depending on the context.
Synonyms
- skeleton
- skeletal figure
- cadaver
- corpse
