1. extremely thin and bony; lacking flesh or muscle

Examples

• The scrawny cat looked like it hadn’t eaten in days.
• Despite eating constantly, he remained scrawny throughout high school.
• Her scrawny arms could barely lift the heavy box.
• The scrawny tree in our yard finally bloomed this spring.
• The coach was surprised by the scrawny player’s strength.
• She adopted the scrawny puppy from the shelter.