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A colloquial variant spelling of 'skingy', but can only be used by real Yorkshire (UK) people that own a flat cap, several ferrets and are permanently covered in coal dust.
Oi Paul, it's yer round, ya 'skingy' twat! Mine's a lager wiv head on it.
Skingy by Stretcharmstrong September 19, 2020

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

National Skinnydipping Day 

August 13th~it's Real! When I can't do the real thing, I dip my foot in the wading pool & flash my boobs! I wonder how many people know about this holiday.
National Skinnydipping Day is Real & many people participate.

Skinny Jeans 

Skinny Jeans – Noun – Derogatory nickname for a hipster or preppy metrosexual loser who can’t relax, even while on a vacation, and is compelled to work and go for a run every morning so to not gain even 1 pound for 1 day and be in good with the boss. Also sometimes used for an uptight poser who waits in line at the iStore for 5 hours to get the newest device the day it comes out.
While at breakfast the boys teased the absent Skinny Jeans about leaving the strip club early and working all night in the hotel room then going for a run at 6 AM even though they were in Vegas for a bachelor party.
Skinny Jeans by Giggles T. Clown September 20, 2014

Skinny Living 

Skinny Living is a term that describes the financial reality and lifestyle of the working class. Hard graft on a low income with a lust for life, passion for family and an optimistic attitude about the future
He was broke, he was skinny living for years but he got lucky because he never gave up
Skinny Living by Illicitly January 1, 2022

gfriend is skinny 

The famous line used by Buddy (Gfriend's fandom name) when other fandoms drag Gfriend.

Gfriend are indeed skinny legends.
"Gfriend's discography sound same" -other fandoms said.
"Gfriend is skinny" -Buddy said.
gfriend is skinny by Godjachingu February 17, 2018
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pajama casual 

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.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026

funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026

Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
Word of the Day on October 10, 2026
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