General
skinny fat
What does skinny fat mean?
Describes someone who looks thin in clothes but carries little muscle and a relatively high body-fat percentage, so they look soft and undefined unclothed.
"He's not overweight, just skinny fat, needs to lift and eat protein."
Origin
Fitness slang combining 'skinny' and 'fat'.
Frequently asked questions
What does skinny fat mean?
Skinny fat describes someone who looks thin in clothes but carries little muscle and a relatively high body-fat percentage, so they look soft and undefined without clothes.
How do you fix being skinny fat?
The usual advice is to lift weights to build muscle and eat enough protein, often while eating at or slightly below maintenance calories.
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