
Skinny
Negative Implication
Skinny might imply someone looks unhealthily thin; it's not always a compliment.

She was worried he looked too skinny after his illness.
Fashionably Slim
'Skinny' can be positive when referring to clothing like jeans, suggesting a trendy fit.

He loves wearing his skinny jeans on the weekends.
Casual Language
While common, 'skinny' is casual; alternatives may be preferable in formal contexts.

In the medical report, they described him as underweight, not skinny.
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BonyEmaciatedGauntLeanScrawnySkeletalSlenderThin
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