"skinny drink of water" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: skinny drinks of water [plural]
Etymology: Based on the earlier long drink of water. Etymology templates: {{m|en|long drink of water}} long drink of water Head templates: {{en-noun|skinny drinks of water}} skinny drink of water (plural skinny drinks of water)
  1. (US, slang) A person with a thin, gangly build. Tags: US, slang Synonyms: scrawny drink of water, gangly drink of water
    Sense id: en-skinny_drink_of_water-en-noun-03QFNF14 Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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