scrawny

adjective
UK: /ˈskrɔː.ni/
US: /ˈskrɑː.ni/

  1. Unattractively thin and bony; lacking flesh.

    1. The cat was scrawny and looked like it needed food.
    2. Despite eating regularly, the stray dog remained scrawny and weak.

Synonyms

skinny gaunt bony underweight thin

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "scrawny" is /ˈskrɔː.ni/ in British English and /ˈskrɑː.ni/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "scrawny": skinny, gaunt, bony, underweight, thin.

Example usage of "scrawny": "The cat was scrawny and looked like it needed food.". More examples on the page.