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29 Oct 2014
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What's different with slim and thin?
What's different with slim and thin?
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For people, slim is good (complimentary) and thin is bad (not a compliment). For objects we usually say 'thin'.
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For people, slim is good (complimentary) and thin is bad (not a compliment). For objects we usually say 'thin'.
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Thin can be bad when referring to people, as in "too thin", but I would say that it's more neutral. It can even be positive
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