THIN
—adjective. (thinner, thinnest) 1 having opposite surfaces close together; of small thickness or diameter. 2 (of a line) narrow or fine. 3 made of thin material (thin dress). 4 lean; not plump. 5 not dense or copious (thin hair). 6 of slight consistency. 7 weak; lacking an important ingredient (thin blood; a thin voice). 8 (of an excuse etc.) Flimsy or transparent. —adverb. Thinly (cut the bread very thin). —verb. (-nn-) 1 (often foll. By down) make or become thin or thinner. 2 (often foll. By out) make or become less dense or crowded or numerous. ? have a thin time colloq. Have a wretched or uncomfortable time. Thin on the ground few in number. Thin on top balding. ? thinly adverb. Thinness none. Thinnish adjective. [old english]