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skinny

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2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

skinny

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

skinny is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, skinny is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofskinny

1noun
  • The details or facts; especially, those obtained by gossip or rumor.

    Example: "She called to get the skinny on the latest goings-on in the club."

  • A state of nakedness; nudity.
  • A low-fat serving of coffee.
  • A skinny being.
1verb
  • To reduce or cut down.
1adjective
  • Thin, generally in a negative sense (as opposed to slim, which is thin in a positive sense).

    Example: "Her recent weight loss has made her look rather skinny than slender"

  • (of food or beverages) Low-fat.
  • Naked; nude (chiefly used in the phrase skinny dipping).
  • (of clothing) tight-fitting

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