Is slim the same thing as skinny?

[Anonymous]

Here's my definitions:

Obese - Anorexic (medical risk)
Fat - Skinny (Unhealthy but not extreme)
Slim - Chubby (Not a big risk)

I don't agree with your definitions

I agree with your definitions

[Sara413]

Slim is a body type, whereas skinny is generally how you'd describe someone who's complete skin and bones, typically the result of starving oneself. That's why people who are naturally slim tend to feel offended when people call them skinny - because it sounds like you are telling them they look unhealthy/gross.

[Asker]

Exactly. I'm slim myself. Not skinny.

[RachelBrigs]

I think slim is just not being fat tbh

[Asker]

A more simplified definition. Okay. Okay.

[nakedalligator]

I think of slim as being fit but not muscular. Think like a ballerina.

While skinny is not healthy, your bones are sticking out , and your probably very weak.

[BertMacklinFBI]

yeah i think slim is slightly more than skinny

[Asker]

Me too!!! When I think skinny I think that's a bit unhealthy. Not anorexic necessarily, but slim is healthy.

[chrisbigman]

Yeah, I suppose I would agree with your above definitions - to a point.

[IamNuts]

Nope they're different.

[Asker]

Thought so, Nuts.

[serious]

No, it's not the same.

[cinderelli]

i agree.. :)

[Kuraj]

There is nothing unhealthy on being skinny.

[Asker]

There's a risk of becoming anorexic. Just like chubby there's a risk of being obese. That's my view. Hey if you disagree whatever.