Scots

Adjective

kyte-clung ‎(not comparable)

1. (archaic) Having a sunken belly; starved.
   • 1888, James Nicholson, "The Dyspeptic to His Stomach", Wee Tibbie's Garland, James McGeachy & Co. (1888):

     For dinner, mutton-chop or steak,

     An' yet, for a', I'm lean's a rake,

     Kyte-clung as ony reestit herrin',

     A 'natomy for folks to stare on.