HyperDic: scrawniness

English > 2 senses of the word scrawniness:
NOUNattributescrawniness, skinninessthe bodily property of lacking flesh
attributescrawniness, scrubbinessthe property of being stunted and inferior in size or quality
English > scrawniness: 2 senses > noun 1, attribute
MeaningThe bodily property of lacking flesh.
Synonymskinniness
Broaderleanness, thinness, sparenessThe property of having little body fat
Spanishescualidez
Adjectivesscrawnybeing very thin
English > scrawniness: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningThe property of being stunted and inferior in size or quality.
Example"the scrawniness of sickly trees"
Synonymscrubbiness
Broaderinferiority, low qualityAn inferior quality
Adjectivesscrawnyinferior in size or quality

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