How to Use skinny in a Sentence

skinny

1 of 2 adjective
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  • The 2010s saw the return of punk and, as a result, the influx of skinny jeans.
    — Ashley W. Simpson, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2024
  • It’s cut low on the leg and high across my chest, with skinny straps and lined cups.
    — Purnima Mani, Good Housekeeping, 22 July 2023
  • The 3-foot-long, skinny brown snake slithered to the other side of the bedroom.
    — Haeven Gibbons, Dallas News, 19 Sep. 2023
  • For the event, Rob wore a classic black suit with a skinny black tie.
    — Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 20 Apr. 2023
  • The deer was struggling to move through the woods and appeared skinnier than a buck of his size should be.
    — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 14 Feb. 2024
  • Jean fads go in and out, from skinny jeans to baggy jeans.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2024
  • The young broadleaf trees hide the bare outline of their skinny black branches in the darkness.
    — Han Kang, The New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2023
  • Watt wore cuffed skinny jeans, a black T-shirt, and a backward ball cap.
    — WIRED, 17 Oct. 2023
  • Sorry baggy and skinny jeans—fall is all about the flare.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Since TikTok teens declared the end of skinny jeans and side parts in 2021, many of us swore to stay true to our roots.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2023
  • This is going to make the GOP slim margin even skinnier.
    — CBS News, 10 Dec. 2023
  • The era's style icon cinches the look together with a skinny wrap belt.
    — Shelby Ying Hyde, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Aug. 2023
  • The style goes with anything and is a midpoint between slacks and skinny pants.
    — Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Many French fry shapes were sampled, from steak to skinny.
    — Lucas Kwan Peterson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Samsung's skinnier screen just makes apps look a bit squished.
    — WIRED, 26 July 2023
  • The painting shows a scene from the book in which a tourist, Chrissie Watkins, becomes prey for the great white shark while skinny dipping.
    — Sopan Deb, New York Times, 17 Nov. 2023
  • In the photo, Middleton smiles wide in a pair of skinny jeans, a black sweater, and a gray jacket.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2024
  • Jed was skinny even before the years robbed him of muscle and left him slightly hunched.
    — Field & Stream, 18 Jan. 2024
  • One scout jokingly said he’s built like a bar stool, short and skinny.
    — Ellis Williams, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • And with that style comes skinny jeans tucked into these bad boys – the coziest UGG boots out there.
    — Theresa Johnson, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2023
  • Nan’s skinny body, for example, or Benjamin’s gaunt frame in the bath.
    — Cressida Leyshon, The New Yorker, 31 July 2023
  • The lid has a large feed tube (for foods like potatoes and cheese) and a smaller one (for skinny items like carrots and celery).
    — Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 10 Feb. 2023
  • No matter what TikTok says, skinny jeans are alive and well.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 18 June 2023
  • Rice cakes are short like gnocchi, medium-sized or long and skinny.
    — Youyoung Lee, NBC News, 3 Mar. 2023
  • Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner are just a few of the celebs going for flared leggings over skinny styles.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024
  • All 74 looks of the collection featured skinny black ties.
    — Tara Gonzalez, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Mar. 2023
  • This isn’t the first time a prominent name has opted for skinny jeans in recent months.
    — Alex Kessler, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2023
  • But issues with Thornton’s skinny frame and lack of hand strength are cropping up at camp.
    — Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Aug. 2023
  • From wide flocked styles to tall skinny evergreens, experts share how to find the best tree for your home and design style.
    — Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Nov. 2023
  • The corners of Karloff’s eyes were angled upwards, while the hairs of his moustache were twirled to skinny needles at their ends.
    — Hazlitt, 6 Sep. 2023
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skinny

2 of 2 noun
  • But the talk of the day became the arm of the Tigers’ skinny and shy 19-year-old right fielder.
    — Gene Myers, Detroit Free Press, 7 July 2019
  • For the full skinny on these deals and a few more, read on below.
    — Adam Speight, Wired, 7 Feb. 2022
  • Boyfriend, mom, skinny, bootcut, ribcage — the list of styles goes on and on.
    — Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE.com, 31 Mar. 2022
  • So this is the perfect time to put those skinnies back in the drawer and take a risk.
    — Rachel Torgerson, Cosmopolitan, 1 Mar. 2018
  • But the skinny also has a touch of stretch and a more body-hugging fit through the leg.
    — Nicola Fumo, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2021
  • The group will stop to play on skinnies, drops and other features along the way.
    — Courant Community, 15 May 2018
  • Her groom looked dapper in a black suit and skinny tie.
    — Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2022
  • The skinny: This is the Class 6A, Region 1 opener for both teams.
    — Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al, 31 Aug. 2021
  • This year, the skinny and almost-new moon won’t hinder the view.
    — Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2020
  • The skinny: Both teams opened 1-0 in Class 7A, Region 1 play last week.
    — Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al, 31 Aug. 2021
  • Bonus: This year, the skinny and almost-new moon won’t hinder the view.
    — Editors, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2020
  • Her black skinny jeans are rolled above her Doc Martens.
    — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2023
  • The skinny: McGill-Toolen leads the overall series 4-2.
    — Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al, 11 Nov. 2019
  • The skinny: There is a lot to like about Seager beyond just the raw offense.
    — Evan Grant, Dallas News, 13 Sep. 2021
  • Well, here’s the skinny: the space was never going to be empty for long.
    — Alexa Gagosz, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Nov. 2022
  • Take the name: The skinny in Skinnygirl is not a stigma-free term.
    — Jessica M. Goldstein, Marie Claire, 19 Apr. 2021
  • Here’s the skinny on shopping for someone who has it all: Go small.
    — Michael Solomon, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2021
  • Yorke-Long gives me the skinny on the global member profile.
    — Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 21 Sep. 2022
  • Give us the skinny on the history of chicken and waffles.
    — Debbi Snook, cleveland.com, 7 Feb. 2018
  • Meanwhile, a year later, the skinny spruce tree still holds the trail camera, pointed at the den.
    — Anchorage Daily News, 28 Mar. 2020
  • Click or tap here to get the skinny on Prime Day, and yes, most prices are better than on Black Friday.
    — Fox News, 16 July 2018
  • Our favorites can all support a fat banker knot if that’s your thing, and a rock-star skinny one, too.
    — Sam Schube, GQ, 26 Oct. 2017
  • The skinny: The Spurs have never shied away from drafting projects, so don’t rule out Simmons.
    — Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 11 May 2018
  • The skinny: The Broncos look to level their season record in a non-district battle on the road.
    — Houston Chronicle, 18 Sep. 2019
  • Made from durable black leather and elastic, tuck in your favorite black skinny jeans.
    — Felicity Carter, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2022
  • Photographer Jan Schrieber does it all the tine, and guests on Talking Tech for the skinny.
    — Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2020
  • Which is why taking the time to find the perfect high-waist skinny jean is worth the investment of your time and money.
    — Taylor Ayers, Marie Claire, 19 Apr. 2020
  • According to the NPD Group, skinny jeans still make up the largest purchase for women’s jeans.
    — Deena Campbell, Essence, 19 May 2021
  • Because of this type of loyal customer, Nordstrom has no plans to scrap the skinny.
    — Rory Satran, WSJ, 5 June 2021
  • Frail and skinny, Patole will have to muster all her strength to survive her first season on the sugar cane fields.
    — Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2021

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