boney

Definitions of boney
  1. adjective
    having bones especially many or prominent bones
    synonyms: bony
    bone
    consisting of or made up of bone
    boned
    having bones as specified
    bonelike
    resembling bone
    strong-boned
    having strong bones
  2. adjective
    being very thin
    synonyms: scraggy, scrawny, skinny, underweight, weedy
    lean, thin
    lacking excess flesh
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