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skell  (skel),USA pronunciation n. [Slang.]
  1. Slang Termsa homeless person who lives on the streets, sleeps in doorways or subways, etc.;
    derelict.
  2. Slang Termsa slovenly person.
  • perh. shortening of skeleton 1950–55

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