What is "the skinny"

n. slang terms for inside information; "is that the straight dope?" [syn: dope, poop, low-down]

The Skinny is a 72-page monthly publication distributed in approximately 600 establishments throughout the cities of Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow and the region of Fife in Scotland. Founded in 2005, the magazine features interviews and articles on music, art, film, comedy and other aspects of Scottish culture.

The Skinny may refer to:

• The Skinny (album), a 2001 album by Slimm Cutta Calhoun
• The Skinny (magazine), a Scottish magazine
• The Skinny (film), 2012 film
• The Skinny (TV series), a 2016 American television series
• "The Skinny", a segment on World News Now

The Skinny is a 2012 American romantic comedy-drama film from the creator of the LOGO television series, Noah's Arc. It was released on April 6, 2012 in select theaters. Producers include Juan Battle and Michael Bennett.

The Skinny is a 2016 web series starring Jessie Kahnweiler and Illeana Douglas and produced by Jill Soloway.