Definition

The quality or state of being very thin or having little body fat.

Example

Her skinniness made it difficult for her to find clothes that fit well.

Conversation

Have you noticed how much everyone is talking about skinniness lately?

Yeah, it's like it's become this huge trend.

I know, but I think it's important to remember that health matters more than skinniness.

Absolutely! We should focus on being healthy rather than just looking skinny.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Skinniness is formed from "skin" (from Old Norse *skinn*, meaning the outer covering of an animal) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "skinniness" refers to the state of being thin or having little flesh.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'skin' as the outer covering, and '-ness' indicates a state. So, skinniness means the state of having little flesh, like a thin skin.

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