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