straight dope and skinny?

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straight dope and skinny?

why do straight dope and skinny mean the same thing?

2007-10-09 15:49:16 · 2 answers · asked by Philip Augustus 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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Because both "straight dope" and "skinny" are trimmed to the bone... no excess fat; right there on the table. They are slang that developed that way, I guess... if I write any more I'd just mess it up.

2007-10-09 20:46:48 · answer #1 · answered by LK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Because they're the scoop.

2007-10-09 23:02:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋