← BackshareGuesswaifish/weɪfɪʃ/adjectiveHaving a thin, delicate, or fragile appearance, like a waif.The model had a waifish look that was popular in fashion magazines.The stray kitten was waifish, with ribs showing through its fur.After her illness, she appeared waifish and pale.SynonymsthingauntscrawnyAntonymsplump