skinny up
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
To become or make (something) skinny.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He's been skinnying up this year.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To make (something) skimpy or restricted.
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “skinny up” mean?
To become or make (something) skinny.
Is “skinny up” formal or informal?
skinny up is generally informal.