Spell Bee Word: skinny

Basic Details

Word: Skinny

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Very thin or slim; having little body fat.

Synonyms: Slender, lean, thin

Antonyms: Chubby, plump, robust

Idioms and Phrases

1. Skin and bone: Describing someone who is extremely thin. Example: "After his illness, he looked like skin and bone."
2. Skinny dipping: Swimming naked. Example: "They decided to go skinny dipping in the lake on a hot summer night."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The skinny cat prowled around the garden, always looking for a tasty snack.

Example 2: During the summer, the children enjoyed running and playing, while the skinny boy sprinted ahead of everyone.

Example 3: The fashion designer preferred models who were skinny to fit into her very slim designs.

Fun Fact

The word "skinny" comes from the Old English "scean," meaning "to shine, be bright," and over time it evolved to mean "very thin" by referring to a person's skin showing through their body.

Famous Quote

"Im not skinny, Im just a little less than the bulk of the matter." - Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "skinny" mean?

a) Very short
b) Very thin
c) Very tall
d) Very heavy

Answer: b) Very thin

2. Which of these is a synonym of "skinny"?

a) Chubby
b) Slender
c) Strong
d) Tall

Answer: b) Slender

3. Which word is an antonym of "skinny"?

a) Slim
b) Tiny
c) Chubby
d) Lean

Answer: c) Chubby

4. Which sentence uses "skinny" correctly?

a) The skinny dog barked loudly.
b) She wore a skinny dress that was too big.
c) The skinny book was very thick.
d) He is skinny and eats a lot of cake.

Answer: a) The skinny dog barked loudly.

5. What does "skin and bone" mean?

a) Very muscular
b) Extremely thin
c) Average size
d) Thick and heavy

Answer: b) Extremely thin