What is another word for rattlebones?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈatə͡lbˌə͡ʊnz] (IPA) 
Rattlebones is a term used to describe someone or something that is considered to be weak, fragile, or poorly constructed. There are many synonyms that can be used instead of rattlebones, including frail, brittle, delicate, feeble, and flimsy. Other alternatives include shaky, crumbly, breakable, unstable, and vulnerable. The word rattlebones can also be used to describe a person who is thin and gaunt, or who has a bony or skeletal appearance. For this meaning, some synonyms can include emaciated, cadaverous, wasted, or skeletal. Using different synonyms can help to add variety and interest to writing, while also conveying the intended meaning more effectively.
