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skinny in German

skinny in German is mager — skinny means very thin, often used with a slightly negative or critical tone.

skinny in German

mager
adj
(informal) Thin, generally in a negative sense (as opposed to slim, which is thin in a positive sense).

What does "skinny" mean?

  1. adj Very thin, often used with a slightly negative or critical tone.
    "The skinny stray dog was clearly hungry, so we fed it."
  2. adj Made with reduced fat or fewer calories, especially describing coffee drinks.
    "Could I have a skinny cappuccino with no sugar, please?"
  3. noun Informal: inside information or the real facts about a situation.
    "What's the skinny on the new manager? Is she friendly?"
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skinny in a sentence

  • The skinny stray dog was clearly hungry, so we fed it.
  • He felt self-conscious about his skinny arms at the swimming pool.
  • Could I have a skinny cappuccino with no sugar, please?
  • My sister always asks for a skinny hot chocolate at the cafe.

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What is "skinny" in German?
"skinny" in German is mager. skinny means: Very thin, often used with a slightly negative or critical tone.
How do you use "skinny" in a sentence?
Example: "The skinny stray dog was clearly hungry, so we fed it." In German, "skinny" is mager.
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