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Scared Skinny 

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.
Scared Skinny by PacePPR April 16, 2013
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need a diaper scared

This is an experience so frightening that you will soil yourself and need a diaper!
If that chute fails on you soldier you will be need a diaper scared!
Means Happy in Arabic, can be mysterious and has Crazy moods.. a passionate lover, never expect him to be a Wild person but he is.. he DJs Mc's, professional at work and very creative in many ways like creating Music.
Dan: I feel very Saeed Today`
Saeed by QuickSash June 3, 2018
A very sincere and chill persian guy. Saeed is very trustworthy, has a great sense of humour, and is very smart. He may be quiet at first but will open up if you give him the chance. He is great friend friend to have Everyone wants a little Saeed in their life.
Mana- "I wish i had an honest friend, someone ican chill with and not worry about being judged or backstabbed." Sara- "You need a Saeed in your life." Saeed is the best friend anyone can ask for.
Saeed by S-sara January 28, 2018
complaining whining yapping moaning
Quit screeding and get on with your life.

From Baby Girl lyrics by Sami St Nicholas:

"Ain’t no sense in screeding
You’ve got everything you’re needing"
Screeding by cynya December 16, 2019

Nigger scared 

To be frightened and unsettled beyond comprehension.
Tina told James, that he was likely the baby daddy. He was nigger scared!
Nigger scared by Unclecrazy January 14, 2022
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I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.
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