slim-jim

slim–jim

adj \ˈslim-ˈjim, -ˌjim\

Definition of SLIM-JIM

: notably slender

Origin of SLIM-JIM

¹slim + Jim, nickname for James

First Known Use: 1889

Related to SLIM-JIM

Synonyms: fine, hairline, needlelike, paper-thin, skinny, slender, slim, slim-jim, thin, ultrathin

Antonyms: broad, fat, wide

Related Words: attenuate, attenuated, elongate (or elongated), linear; bottleneck, close, compressed, condensed, constricted, contracted, squeezed, tight, tightened; lanky, rangy, reedy, shoestring, spindly, stalky, stringy, twiggy, willowy, wispy; lank, spare

Near Antonyms: chunky, squat, stocky, stumpy, thick, thickset; bulky, massive, voluminous; thickish, widish

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