Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the skinny
phrase
/ðə ˈskɪni/

Definition
The skinny refers to the true or most important information about something.

Examples
- Can you give me the skinny on the new project?
- She always knows the skinny on the latest trends.
- What’s the skinny about their relationship?

Meaning
It usually means the latest details or insights regarding a situation.

Synonyms
- the facts
- the details
- the scoop