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Guest Posted 22 years ago
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"skinny"
In a casual conversation with my Australian friend, I said, "Thanks for the skinny." to show my appreciation for the information she provided me. Her response was "What do you mean by "skinny"?" surprisingly. I am wondering how common this word is among English speakers. I am Japanese for your information. Thank you very much in advance.
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For me, "the skinny" - the tip, the information, the (inside) information, the advice. S. this would be understood perfectly well.
- For me, "the skinny" - the tip, the information, the (inside) information, the advice.
- S.
- this would be understood perfectly well.
- Maybe it's just American.
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For me, "the skinny" - the tip, the information, the (inside) information, the advice.
In the U.S. this would be understood perfectly well. Maybe it's just American.
In the U.S. this would be understood perfectly well. Maybe it's just American.
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That's relieving to hear. I guess I don't need to hesitate to use that word, then. Thanks!!!
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Hello Guest, CJ and NtB
Curious that 'skinny' should mean inside information, when you
think about it. ('Skinside inside...')
Where does it come from? Rhyming slang (skinny dip/tip)?
MrP
Curious that 'skinny' should mean inside information, when you
think about it. ('Skinside inside...')
Where does it come from? Rhyming slang (skinny dip/tip)?
MrP
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I don't believe anyone knows where it comes from.
Here's one opinion.
http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=skinny&searchmode=none
Here's one opinion.
http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=skinny&searchmode=none
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