bony

Word parts

bone + -y

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈbəʊni/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈboʊni/

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Adjective

Positive bony

Comparative bonier

Superlative boniest

1. If something is bony, it resembles or have the appearance of a bone.
2. If a person is bony, they have little flesh.
   • Synonyms: skinny and thin