scrawny

Meanings

• Adjective

  Extremely thin and undernourished.

  - "The scrawny dog looked weak and sick."
  - "The scrawny child was always the last one picked for the football team."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈskrɔni/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1161532"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scrawny
drawny , rawny , mrawny

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Variants

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scrawnier , scrawniest , scrawniness , scrawninesses , scrawny

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'lean and muscular', but the modern usage refers to being thin to the point of being undernourished.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'scrawny' originated from the Old English word 'scranian', which meant 'to strip or plunder'.

2. In some contexts, 'scrawny' can be used as a term of endearment or admiration for someone who is very thin but still maintains an athletic build.

3. The opposite of 'scrawny' is 'plump' or 'rotund'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Malnourished: A state of being undernourished, often resulting in health issues and weakness.

2. Thin: A general term for being underweight or having a thin body structure.

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Culture

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In literature, 'scrawny' is often used to describe underdeveloped or neglected characters, emphasizing their vulnerability or weakness.

How to Memorize "scrawny"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a very thin, undernourished person or animal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scrawny' with the image of a weak, underdeveloped person or animal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'S is for Skin and Bones' to remember the meaning of 'scrawny'.

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