thin as a rake

thin as a rake meaning in Bengali

Origin of thin as a rake

Alteration of earlier lean as a rake, from Middle English lene as a rake; the last element in is potentially an modification of either Middle English *rak (“skinny animal”) (from Old Norse hrak) or rak (“rack”) after rake (“rake”), though it might merely represent that word.

Questions about thin as a rake

What does thin as a rake mean?

Thin as a rake means incredibly thin; at an unhealthy-looking level of thinness.

What is thin as a rake in Bengali?

Thin as a rake in Bengali is অত্যধিক রোগা, কৃশ. See Thin as a rake meaning in Bengali.

What part of speech is thin as a rake?

Thin as a rake is an adjective.