bony

adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: bon-y (2)

English Definition

Having many bones, or being very thin so that the bones show.

Example Sentence

She had long, bony fingers.

US IPA /ˈboʊni/

UK IPA /ˈbəʊni/

skeletal scrawny thin gaunt skinny

fleshy plump fat