Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
skelly
Slang
/ˈskɛli/
Definition
A humorous term used to describe a thin, skinny person or an object that is sleek and slender.
Examples
- “Look at him, he’s all skelly after the marathon!”
- “The skelly branches of the tree looked so delicate in the wind.”
Meaning
Skelly often refers to a person who appears very thin, sometimes to the point of looking frail. It can also describe things that are elongated or slim in shape.
Synonyms
- thin
- slender
- lean
- svelte