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scrawny

Definition

  • adjective: very thin in a way that is not attractive or healthy
  • adjective: exceptionally thin and slight or meager in body or size
  • synonyms: lenten, spartan, abstemious

Examples

  • The only plants in their yard were a couple of 'scrawny' bushes.

  • a 'scrawny' [='skinny'] kid

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Thanks. Wichita - Christa. - Ok, we should probably head out, now. - Finally he got to first base. Not bad for that scrawny little spit-fuck. - Where is - I have a little hunch. Where are you you spongy yellow delicious bastards? Where are you? - False advertising! (..)
    2009 Zombieland