What does the skinny mean in slang?

If someone offers to give you "the skinny" on something, they're revealing some secret information. This last, informal meaning stems from military slang during World War II, probably from the idea of "naked," or undisguised, truth. Definitions of skinny.
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What does play with the skinny mean?

The urban dictionary says the word skinny means the low-down, or the inside information. A reader commented that this term is a USMC term for information.
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What does skinny mean on twitter?

skinny ratio is like being a big acc where you have like 10k or 50k followers but u only follow 500 or below ? 1.
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What is this word skinny?

Definition of skinny

(Entry 1 of 2) 1 : resembling skin : membranous. 2a : lacking sufficient flesh : very thin : emaciated. b : lacking usual or desirable bulk, quantity, qualities, or significance. 3 of clothes : fitting very close to the body : very tight skinny jeans.
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Where did the word skinny come from?

skinny (adj.)

Meaning "lean, emaciated" is recorded from c. 1600. Of clothes, "tight-fitting" by 1970. In the noun sense of "the truth" it is World War II military slang, perhaps from the notion of the "naked" truth.
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What does skinny queen mean?

The Urban Dictionary defines the term as "a name used as a compliment toward a person's appearance. The person does not have to necessarily have to be skinny or royal, but just attractive."
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What does here's the rub mean?

: something that causes a difficulty or problem She's an amazing cook, but she rarely has time to make meals. There's the rub.
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Is Skinny a positive or negative connotation?

Slim and Skinny both relate to being thin in size. However, slim has a positive connotation while skinny has a negative connotation.
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What does it mean when a girl is mushy?

If you describe someone or something as mushy, you mean that they are very sentimental. [disapproval] Don't go getting all mushy and sentimental. Synonyms: sentimental, emotional, wet [British, informal], sloppy [informal] More Synonyms of mushy.
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How do you describe a skinny person?

Some common synonyms of skinny are gaunt, lanky, lank, lean, rawboned, scrawny, and spare. While all these words mean "thin because of an absence of excess flesh," scrawny and skinny imply an extreme leanness that suggests deficient strength and vitality.
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How do you say someone is shy?

shy
  1. fainthearted,
  2. fearful,
  3. fearsome,
  4. mousy.
  5. (or mousey),
  6. scary,
  7. skittish,
  8. timid,
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What does sitting on my shoulders mean?

Definition of on someone's shoulders

: being something that is someone's to deal with The burden of proof is on his shoulders.
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What is the meaning of mortal coil?

mortal coil (plural mortal coils) The chaos and confusion of life. The physical body of man (containing the spirit inside).
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What does contumely mean in English?

Definition of contumely

: harsh language or treatment arising from haughtiness and contempt also : an instance of such language or treatment.
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Who said Skinny legend?

As stan culture rose in popularity, so did the phrase. The “original” skinny legend was none other than pop singer Christina Aguilera, who received the honor in early 2014 (though one user referred to her as a “skinny queen” in 2012).
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Who was the first skinny legend?

Mariah Carey is known as the original skinny legend but the term is regularly bestowed upon Raini Rodriguez, Wendy Williams, Christina Aguilera, Kim Kardashian, and more. More recently “skinny legend” has become widely understood as a compliment that can be used toward anyone.
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What means shuffle off?

Definition of shuffle off

transitive verb. : to get rid of : push away : shirk when we have shuffled off this mortal coil— Shakespeare shuffle off the heavy burden of our guilt— Richard Chase teachers cannot … shuffle off their responsibility— C. I. Glicksberg.
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What does makes calamity of so long life mean?

calamity of so long life (77)

The terrifying thoughts of what will happen to us in the afterlife are reason enough to endure the hardships of this life for so long. Back to Soliloquy Annotations.
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Where does shuffle off this mortal coil mean?

"Mortal coil" is a poetic term for the troubles of daily life and the strife and suffering of the world. It is used in the sense of a burden to be carried or abandoned. To "shuffle off this mortal coil" is to die, exemplified in the "To be, or not to be" soliloquy in Shakespeare's Hamlet.
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When a girl put her head on your shoulder?

— is a casual resting of her head on your shoulder. She might just be bored or tired, but if she's using your manly shoulder as a rest it's a pretty strong indication that she thinks you're a decent human.
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What does it mean when a guy massages your shoulders?

A gentle shoulder rub can go a long way. The shoulders are a more polite area than your lower back. If you feel like he's giving you a signal through your shoulders, he probably means something romantic for the long term, or something like a best friend. It's not to be taken as overt.
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What does it mean to ride someone's back?

To frequently or constantly harass, nag, or upbraid someone to do, accomplish, or complete something.
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How do you talk to a quiet girl?

Respect her feelings from the outset.

Acknowledge that shy people usually don't think of their shyness as a problem. In the beginning, she probably won't want to say too much, or she might speak with a soft voice. Show consideration for her preferences. Don't ask her to "speak up" or make puns about her personality.
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What do you call a shy girl?

Wallflower. a shy or excluded person at a dance or party, especially a girl without a partner. Shrinking violet/Modest violet. A person referred to as a shrinking violet is a timid or shy person. Reserved.
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How do you talk to a quiet guy?

Try saying hi first. Have a casual chat. Once you get to know him better and he feels more comfortable around you, then you can ask him how he feels about you. There's a shy boy I really like, but no matter what I try, he doesn't laugh, talk or even look at me.
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