Meaning & use
scrawny
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Thin and bony in an unattractive or unhealthy-looking way.
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The scrawny stray cat looked like it hadn't eaten in days.
He was a scrawny kid who later grew into a strong athlete.
A note on using this word
Carries a slightly negative or pitying tone, unlike more neutral words like 'slim' or 'slender.'
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skinnygaunt
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