skell
Americannoun
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a person who lives on the streets, sleeps in doorways or subways, etc.; derelict.
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a slovenly person.
Etymology
Origin of skell
First recorded in 1950–55; perhaps shortening of skeleton
Example Sentences
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“I thought they both did. I thought they both had good one-on-one, good skell, good team. Both of them did.”
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 14, 2019
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