lean vs wasp-waisted

lean is a noun but wasp-waisted is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
lean	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
wasp-waisted	No	Yes	No	No

lean (noun)	wasp-waisted (noun)
the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical

lean (adjective)	wasp-waisted (adjective)
lacking in mineral content or combustible material	having a small waist
lacking excess flesh
not profitable or prosperous
containing little excess

lean (verb)	wasp-waisted (verb)
rely on for support
cause to lean or incline
to incline or bend from a vertical position
cause to lean to the side
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined