General
skeletor
What does skeletor mean?
Slang for someone extremely thin or bony, sometimes ripped but with very little muscle mass.
"He's shredded but so small he looks like Skeletor."
Origin
Reference to the skeletal He-Man villain; gym slang for excessive thinness.
Frequently asked questions
What does skeletor mean in gym slang?
It's a teasing term for someone extremely thin and bony — sometimes lean and defined, but with so little muscle they look skeletal.
Where does the term skeletor come from?
It references Skeletor, the skull-faced, bony villain from He-Man, used to mock someone who looks too skinny.
Is skeletor an insult?
Yes, it's a light insult about being too thin or lacking muscle mass, usually banter between lifters rather than a serious slur.
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