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   slim

   /slɪm/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person or their build) gracefully thin; slender: "her slim figure" Similar slenderleanwillowysylphlikesveltelissomgracefulsnake-hippedrangyclean-limbedtrimslightslightly builtthinas thin as a reedskinnysize-zerospareattenuatedlankyspindlyrare:gracileattenuateOpposite fatplump
   • ▪ (of a thing) small in width and typically long and narrow in shape: "a slim gold band encircled her wrist" Similar narrowslenderslimlineOpposite broad
   • ▪ (of a garment) cut on slender lines; designed to make the wearer appear slim: "a pair of slim, immaculately cut trousers"
   • ▪ (of a business or other organization) reduced to a smaller size in the hope that it will become more efficient: "companies will extract all possible productivity gains from their slimmer workforces before adding people"
   • 2. (of something abstract, especially a chance or margin) very small: "there was just a slim chance of success" Similar slightsmallslenderfaintfeeblepoorflimsytenuousfragilenegligiblemarginalminimaloutsideremotedistantunlikelyimprobableOpposite goodstrong
   • 3. crafty, sly, or unscrupulous. South African

   verb

   • 1. make oneself thinner, especially by dieting: British "if he's overweight, he should slim" Similar lose weightget thinnerlose/shed some poundslose some inchesget into shapeshape upreducedietgo on a dietslenderizeOpposite put on weight
   • ▪ make (a person or part of the body) thinner, especially by dieting: British "how can I slim down my hips?"
   • ▪ reduce (a business or other organization) to a smaller size in the hope of making it more efficient: British "restructuring and slimming down the organization" Similar reducecutcut down/backmake cutbacks inscale downtrimdecreasediminishpare downwhittle awayprunerationalizedownsizeOpposite increase

   noun

   • 1. a course or period of slimming: "a sponsored slim"
   • 2. a term used in parts of Africa to refer to AIDS.

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from Low German or Dutch (from a base meaning ‘slanting, cross, bad’), of Germanic origin. The pejorative sense found in Dutch and German existed originally in the English noun slim ‘lazy or worthless person’; compare with the South African usage ‘crafty, sly’ (slim (sense 3 of the adjective)).

   Derivatives

   • 1. slimly adverb
   • 2. slimness noun

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSLIM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Slim can mean thin, small, or having less flesh on the body than average. It can also mean very small, unlikely, or reduced in business contexts. See synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples of slim.

   • English (US)

     small or slight, especially in a way that makes success...

   • Znaczenie Slim, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     SLIM definicja: 1. (especially of people) attractively thin:...

   • Slimly

     The most popular dictionary and thesaurus. Meanings &...

   • Slim: French Translation

     SLIM translate: mince, mince, faible, maigrir, svelte,...

   • Slim: Arabic Translation

     SLIM translate: مَمْشوق القامة, يأكل لِتَخسيس الوَزْن. Learn...

   • Slim: German Translation

     slim translate: schlank, gering, eine Schlankheitskur...

   • Slim: Korean Translation

     SLIM translate: 날씬한, 호리호리한, 살을 빼다. Learn more in the...

   • Slim: Malay Translation

     slim translate: langsing, sedikit, melangsingkan badan....

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › slimSlim Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of slim as an adjective and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Slim can mean slender, mean, slight, or scanty, depending on the context.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySLIM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Slim can mean thin, small, or having less chance of success. It can also be a verb meaning to reduce the number of employees or expenses. Learn more about slim with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › slimSLIM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Slim can be an adjective meaning slender or thin, or a verb meaning to make or become slim. It can also be a noun for a garment size or a disease. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSLIM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Slim can be an adjective, verb, or noun with different meanings. It can describe a thin and well-shaped body, a small amount or chance, or a reduction or decrease.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › slimSlim - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Anything slim is thin or narrow. So, your sister may be considered slim, and you could also have "a slim chance" of winning the lottery. Slim people are slender, and slim things are usually delicate, like a slim watch band.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of slim – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Slim is an adjective that means thin in an attractive way or small and not enough. It can also be a verb that means to eat less to become thinner. See more meanings, synonyms and translations of slim.