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Starveling

Noun

Definition: A person who is extremely thin, weak, or emaciated from lack of food or malnutrition.

Example sentence: The poor child looked like a starveling, with sunken eyes and protruding ribs.

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Adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that appears thin, weak, or emaciated due to lack of food or malnutrition.

Example sentence: The starveling dog shivered in the cold, its bony frame visible under its matted fur.

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Verb (Transitive)

Definition: To cause someone to become extremely thin or emaciated due to lack of food or malnutrition.

Example sentence: The war had starveling the nation, leaving many homeless and hungry.

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Adjective (Informal)

Definition: Describing something popular or local in a specific community or niche.

Example sentence: That little cafe is a starveling hotspot among the locals, serving unique dishes not found elsewhere.

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