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skinny

/ˈskɪni/ noun C2
  1. The details or facts; especially, those obtained by gossip or rumor. (colloquial) · She called to get the skinny on the latest goings-on in the club.
  2. A state of nakedness; nudity.
  3. A low-fat serving of coffee. (informal)
  4. An obstacle for a horse to jump over, consisting of a narrow fence.

Plural skinnies

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She was not much hurt, but in her fall one of the Silver Shoes came off; and before she could reach it, the Witch had snatched it away and put it on her own skinny foot.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 88 · B2
“She’s terrible skinny and homely, Marilla.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 65 · C1
“How dare you call me skinny and ugly?
Anne of Green Gables, p. 65 · C1
“Just imagine how you would feel if somebody told you to your face that you were skinny and ugly,” pleaded Anne tearfully.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 69 · C1

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