Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
skin-and-bones
idiom
/ˈskɪn ənd boʊnz/
Definition
Extremely thin or emaciated.
Examples
- After weeks of illness, he looked like nothing but skin-and-bones.
- The dog was found on the street, skin-and-bones and in need of care.
Meaning
The phrase ‘skin-and-bones’ is used to describe someone who is very thin, often due to illness or lack of nutrition.
Synonyms
- emaciated
- gaunt
- thin
