skinking

[ sking-king ]

adjective

, Scot.

1. (of liquor, soup, etc.) watery; diluted or thin.

Word History and Origins

Origin of skinking¹

First recorded in 1575–85; skink ² + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Soaring inflation, massive government spending, the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, and Mr. Biden’s skinking approval ratings have created a perfect political storm for Republicans.

From Washington Times

Ye Pow'rs wha mak mankind your care, And dish them out their bill o' fare, Auld Scotland wants nae skinking ware That jaups in luggies; But, if ye wish her gratefu' prayer, Gie her a haggis!

From BBC

I must eat alone; a very pernicious thing for a person of my habit of body, content myself with a pint of skinking claret, and meditate the discourse.

From Project Gutenberg

I personally examined the soup, and found it to be "nae skinking ware that jaups in luggies."

From Project Gutenberg

Ye powers wha mak mankind your care, And dish them out their bill of fare, Auld Scotland wants nae skinking ware That jaups in luggies, But if ye wish her grateful pray’r, Gie her a Haggis.

From Project Gutenberg