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THIN-SKINNED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does thin-skinned mean?
• THIN-SKINNED (adjective)
The adjective THIN-SKINNED has 1 sense:
1. quick to take offense
Familiarity information: THIN-SKINNED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Quick to take offense
Synonyms:
feisty; huffy; thin-skinned; touchy
Similar:
sensitive (being susceptible to the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others)
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