Phrase guide

skinny up

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To become or make (something) skinny.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal, intransitive, transitive

Examples

  • He's been skinnying up this year.
  • We should skinny up the parking spaces to make room for more.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To make (something) skimpy or restricted.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal, transitive

Examples

  • The insurance company is skinnying up the benefits.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

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