slim-jim

adjective

ˈslim-ˈjim How to pronounce slim-jim (audio)
Definition of slim-jimnext
as in thin
being of less than usual width an author whose published works are limited to one slim-jim volume of poetry

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slim-jim
  1. thin
  2. narrow
  3. slender
  4. fine
  5. skinny
Adjective
  • Those efforts nonetheless take up many hours of screen time, and are padded out by even thinner material like Willis’ friend Fatty (Ronny Chieng) accidentally drawing crowds to Golden Palace by being overly rude to white patrons — a one-note joke sustained for too many beats.
    Alison Herman, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Rule 2: Modulate your own expectations, too Setting personal boundaries about budget and how many people to buy for can help gift-givers avoid stretching themselves too thin.
    Melinda Fakuade, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of thin
Adjective
  • Shutting down the Department of Education requires congressional approval and with Republicans holding a narrow majority in the Senate, Trump's bid faces a narrow path forward.
    Erin Doherty, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Blackhawks express desperation but don't show it in another narrow defeat What's ailing the Packers in the red zone?
    New York Times, New York Times, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of narrow
Adjective
  • Police released a vague description of the assailant: A slender man in his 30s wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black cargo pants and a surgical mask.
    Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • House: Democrats only need to pick up four seats to flip the House, and whichever party gains control is likely to have a slender majority.
    Dave Lawler, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of slender
Adjective
  • Sensitivity and sociality The same fine motor skills that aid in picking tasty bug snacks off of leaves also apply to picking bugs and other parasites off of others.
    Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Probably best known as the longtime Dior executive who developed its fine jewelry and watch division, Nicolas has also worked at Cartier and Sotheby’s before becoming general manager of Printemps’ flagship Haussmann store in 2021.
    Miles Socha, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of fine
Adjective
  • Dream Pairs Knee-High Boots Tall boots are a versatile style staple that works with everything from floaty mini dresses to skinny jeans, as evidenced by this Jennifer Garner look.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee of the Louisiana Senate has approved the state’s tax credit for film and television production in a version skinnier than before but at least still there.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of skinny
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Thesaurus Entries Near slim-jim

slimes

slim-jim

slimming

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