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Skin and Bones

Noun:

1. The emaciated or extremely thin condition of a person or animal.

Example sentence: She had lost so much weight during her illness that she was nothing but skin and bones.

Adjective:

1. Used to describe a person or animal who is very thin or emaciated.

Example sentence: The stray cat looked skin and bones, so we decided to feed it.

Idiom:

1. Used to describe a person who is excessively thin or lacking flesh.

Example sentence: Despite having a big appetite, he remained skin and bones, much to the concern of his friends.

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