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skinny Synonyms

Another word for skinny

Choosing another word for skinny depends on context, so the 37 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Very thin or having very little flesh on the body (often implying a lack of healthy fullness).

Usage Example

"The stray dog was so thin that you could count every rib."

Strongest
thin
scrawny
bony
Strong
scraggy
spindly
underweight
lanky
gaunt
skeletal
emaciated

• adjective (Context 2)

Fitting closely to the body or having narrow, tapered legs (especially of jeans, trousers, or sweaters).

Usage Example

"She paired her oversized flannel shirt with dark tight-fitting jeans and ankle boots."

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tight-fitting
tight
close-fitting
form-fitting
slim-fitting
Strong
skintight
figure-hugging
tapered
snug

• adjective (Context 3)

Made with skimmed milk or low-calorie ingredients to reduce fat content (especially of coffee drinks or cocktails).

Usage Example

"He ordered a low-fat vanilla latte on his way to the morning meeting."

Strongest
low-fat
nonfat
low-calorie
Strong
fat-free
light
lite
diet
skim

• noun (Context 4)

Unvarnished truth, inside information, or essential facts about a situation (usually preceded by 'the').

Usage Example

"Give me the lowdown on how the negotiations with the new client actually went."

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lowdown
scoop
Strong
dope
poop
dirt
rundown
info

• noun (Context 5)

A pair of tight-fitting jeans or trousers with narrow legs (usually used in the plural).

Usage Example

"Black skinnies have been a staple in casual wardrobes for years."

Strongest
skinny jeans
Strong
drainpipes
stovepipes

Opposites of skinny

The opposite of skinny shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

fat
baggy
full-fat
loose-fitting
plump
loose
chubby
wide-leg
See all opposites of skinny

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Skinny. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/skinny
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