skin and bones

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun Phrase : - A person who is extremely thin and emaciated : This phrase describes someone whose body lacks flesh and fat, making their bones visibly prominent under their skin. It emphasizes an unhealthy or severe state of thinness, often due to illness, malnutrition, or extreme weight loss. Usage Examples Noun Phrase : After his long illness, he was just skin and bones . The resc...