A phrase used by a social media sub-group called "stans". It is commonly used to refer to celebrities such as Mariah Carey who are glamorous and talented, no matter their weight. It is also used ironically to refer to cute animals, people, objects etc. Twitter trolls use it often in their memes.

a phrase originating from stan twitter. it is a positive term that glorifies and praises the person it is meant to describe. it has no correlation to one's actual weight or body shape. mariah carey stans were the first to use it, but it eventually spread throughout gay twitter, kpop twitter, and more.

The phrase 'skinny legend' is used by "stans" of celebrities which are fans that take the extreme route and have social media accounts of their favorite starlet. The most recent 'skinny legend' and meme of the month Raini Rodriguez is classed as a skinny legend.

A skinny legend DOES NOT make fun of your weight or anything to do with you or your body. It means something that is "iconic" and "cant be stopped" which is why Beyonce, Mariah Carey and Ariana Grande are referred to as this and now Raini Rodriquez.

a skinny legend is a real one. the term does not necessarily refer to a persons actual physical density, but to their personality. a skinny legend has a thicc personality.

commonly used to speak about celebrities or iconic friends.
usually a compliment.

oftenly used to describe someone extremely talented at what they do.

a skinny legend is someone who skipped their last 5 meals and is living on that one sip off coffee from their friends starbucks order from 2 days ago.