English Explanatory Dictionary

skinnymalinks

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A skinny person.

Word forms

skinnymalinks skinnymalinkses skinnymalink skinny malink

Etymology

Uncertain. Possibly from a Scottish children's song, Skinamalinky Long Leg, about a thin man and his adventures.

Synonyms

skin and bones spindleshanks thin person

Related words

skidamarink a dinky dink, skidamarink a doo, I love you

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