bony

/bˈə‌ʊni/

/ˈboʊni/

bony

extremely thin to the point where the outlines of one's bones are visible beneath one's skin

synonyms : boney

describing something that contains many bones or has an abundance of bones

synonyms : boney

antonyms : boneless

composed of or containing bone

synonyms : osseous

Examples

1. She preferred the bony cut of beef short ribs.

2. The bony texture of the sardines makes it difficult to enjoy.

3. - You got that bony.

4. Well, pelagornithids grew bony spikes right out of their beaks.