skinny down

C1 informal inseparable both

In simple words

To get thinner, or to make something smaller.

Literal meaning: To move downward toward being skinny.

Meanings

1 C1 idiomatic informal

rare

To lose weight or become physically thinner.

"He worked out every day to skinny down before the wedding."

Grammar: inseparable

2 C1 idiomatic informal

rare

To reduce or cut down the size, scope, or content of something.

"We need to skinny down the proposal before sending it to the board."

Grammar: inseparable

Usage notes

A rare and informal expression, largely dialectal or colloquial. Far less common than 'slim down'. May be encountered in American regional dialects.

budget body portion plan figure

Base

skinny down

I/you/we/they

3rd person

skinnies down

he/she/it

Past simple

skinnied down

yesterday

Past participle

skinnied down

have + pp

-ing form

skinnying down

continuous

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