Pronunciation: [skɹˈɔːnɪə] (IPA) 
The word "scrawnier" means thin or skinny. It is spelled with two syllables and the IPA phonetic transcription is /ˈskrɔːnɪər/. The syllable "scraw" is pronounced with a long "a" sound, as in "draw." The "n" in the middle of the word is pronounced with a nasal sound like "in." The final syllable "ier" is said with a "yuh" sound. "Scrawnier" is a comparative form of the adjective "scrawny," which means very thin or malnourished.
Scrawnier is an adjective used to describe a person, animal, or thing that appears thin, frail, or lacking in physical substance or muscular development. The term is often utilized to compare an individual or object to others, suggesting that they are even skinnier or slighter in build. This adjective is derived from the word "scrawny," meaning excessively thin or slender.
When applied to a person, scrawnier indicates a lack of adequate muscle mass and a tendency to appear weaker or more delicate than average. It may suggest that the person has a lean physique with little body fat, making their skeletal structure more prominent. In the context of animals, scrawnier emphasizes their emaciated or gaunt appearance, indicating insufficient food intake or poor overall health. Similarly, scrawnier can describe inanimate objects, such as plants, where it signifies a visibly underdeveloped or meager state, often in terms of size or robustness.
The term scrawnier is subjective and relies on a comparative assessment of an individual or object in relation to others. It implies a noticeable diminishment in physical substance, emphasizing a lack of strength or robustness. This word can be employed in various contexts, such as describing a person's physique, an animal's appearance, or the characteristics of objects, to convey the notion of being exceptionally thin or bony.
The word "scrawnier" is formed by adding the suffix "-ier" to the base word "scrawny".
The base word "scrawny" is believed to have originated in the United States during the early 19th century. It likely derives from the Old Norse word "skraninn", which means "thin" or "meager".
Over time, "scrawny" came to mean thin, undernourished, or lacking in flesh or muscle. The addition of the suffix "-ier" to "scrawny" creates the comparative form "scrawnier", which means even more thin or undernourished in comparison to something else.
