To have dieted to the point of being unattractive, but ironically the dieter in question was only dieting to look MORE attractive.
To look like one has an eating disorder.
Beyond skinny-fat, this person is scared skinny, so as not to endure the pain of being labeled fat, lazy or repulsive, this person has went to extremes to reach an unattractively low weight that is neither healthy, sustainable or sexy in any way.
Example 1
DUDE #1: Did you see the chick that just walked by, she was hot!
DUDE #2: Are you kidding? She looked scared skinny.
DUDE #1: Oh that's right, you like your women bootylicious.
DUDE #2: And you like your women anorexic. Be a real man bro and learn how to handle a real woman!
Example 2
Award-winning playwright and author Mary Dimino claims to have been "Scared Skinny" in her New York International Fringe solo show and best selling book.
When one has the strong desire to be touched (not usually in a sexual way). Examples of touch are hugs, kisses, or just something simple as holding hands. Humans feel this desire due to the fact the body releases the hormone oxytocin during skin-on-skin contact. Without it, adults are more susceptible to depression and infants can have developmental problems or even die. This craving can be satisfied through a friend (if you're comfortable with affection, some platonic relationships are more hands off) or a partner.
Alex: Since I broke up with Taylor I've been so touch starved...
Andy: Wanna hug?
To purposefully ignore someone whilst fiddling with your scarf, so that they cannot try and take your arm or come near you or even make conversation ..... and so giving them the cold shoulder.
Hey, did you hear how Prince William totally scarfed Duchess Meghan on the way out of church on Christmas Day? Wow - he looked so cool - he will one day be a formidable king!
"Scaredy-Cunt" - brilliantly provocative, derisive and OTT version of Scaredy-Cat for maximum encouragement to overcome weakness, inhibition and fear. Used by characters Melody and Lulu in the Big Talk Productions comedy drama "Crashing", 2016, created and written by Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
Colin: I am not going on a date with you.
Melody: Why not?
Colin: You'll eat me alive!
Melody: Maybe. You might like it. If you don't try we'll never know. Don't be a scaredy-cunt.
Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.