word
Scrawny
SKRAW-nee
/ˈskrɔːniː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
scrawny
Dictionary meaning
Being very thin.
Examples
- Maybe your dog needs more food; it's looking scrawny.
- Scrawny cattle sell at a lower price.
Synonyms: boney
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