scrawny

[ˈskrɔːni]

scrawny Definition

• 1. unattractively thin and bony
• 2. weak or feeble in physique or appearance

Using scrawny: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "scrawny" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was a scrawny boy with knobby knees.

• Example

  The cat was scrawny and malnourished.

• Example

  She had a scrawny neck and thin arms.

• Example

  The plant looked scrawny and weak.

scrawny Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for scrawny

• thin
• gaunt
• skeletal
• undernourished
• emaciated

Antonyms for scrawny

• plump
• stout
• portly

Phrases with scrawny

• scrawny chicken

  a chicken that is underdeveloped and underfed, often resulting in a smaller size

  Example

  The restaurant served scrawny chicken, which was not very appetizing.

• scrawny dog

  a dog that is underfed and malnourished, often resulting in a bony appearance

  Example

  The scrawny dog was wandering the streets, looking for food.

• scrawny arms

  arms that are thin and weak-looking, often due to lack of exercise or proper nutrition

  Example

  She tried to lift the heavy box, but her scrawny arms couldn't handle it.

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Summary: scrawny in Brief

'Scrawny' [ˈskrɔːni] describes a person, animal, or object that is unattractively thin and bony, or weak and feeble in appearance. It is often used to describe physical characteristics such as knobby knees or thin arms. Synonyms include 'emaciated,' 'gaunt,' and 'skeletal.'