"The skinny" is a slang term that refers to inside information. Similar to the "low down".
I've got the skinny on who will win an award this year.
by tra4d May 5, 2005
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Something a lot of girls want to be, also known as perfection. No matter how thin some girls get, they will never be happy with their weight. The quest for "skinny" causes many problems like anorexia or bulemia. Of course, when thinness comes naturally, the girls who possess it get cocky and let their egos grow bigger than necessary.

To be more exact, to be skinny is to lack fat, bulk or to weigh or appear to weigh less than average. This does not make a person worth less or more!! Word up, kiddies!
"Oh my GOD! I am SO skinny!! Yes, you are skinny too, just not as skinny as me! Oh, I love being skinny! That means I am healthier, prettier and more attractive than you! Go throw up in a toilet, now!"
by Shameless Plug January 4, 2004
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Slang term used by American forces in the horn of Africa to describe the African soldiers who are much thinner than Americans.
The skinnies in Djibouti were a lot better on the nose than the smellies in Bahrain.
by quick_flex October 28, 2007
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whether people like it or not, some people are NATURALLY skinny! yes, it is true. and also, just because skinniness comes naturally to some people, NOT ALL of us are cocky about it. its bigger people letting their jealousy get the better of them. just because you have more meat on your bones, it doesn't make you any better than people who aren't as meaty. its about time people stopped spitting thair dummy out and acting like kids in a tantrum when they see someone thinner than they are.
jealous overweight girl- "i hate that there are people in this world thinner than me :( its NOT FAIR!! it makes me feel fat, so instead of us dieting, skinny people should beef up!" um... yeah
by Kels.......* September 27, 2007
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A United States Marine Corps term for information.

During world war two until the late 1960's, military orders in the Marine Corps were copied on paper that resembled the skin of an onion. It was extremly thin and fragile, and translucent in appearance.
by superyouper October 31, 2005
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The common word for skinny jeans! Usually what emos/punks/scenes/indies use when referinng to the skinny jeans!
"Im going to wear my skinnys!"
by indiechick August 27, 2007
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