Skimpy Definition

skĭmpē
skimpier, skimpiest
adjective
skimpier, skimpiest
Barely or not quite enough; somewhat less in size, fullness, etc. than is needed; scanty.
Webster's New World
Not covering a considerable amount of the body.
A skimpy bathing suit.
American Heritage
The definition of skimpy is not enough or something that is too small or not full enough.
An example of skimpy used as an adjective is "a skimpy dress," which is a dress that shows off too much skin.
An example of skimpy used as an adjective is "a skimpy meal," which is a meal that is too small.
YourDictionary

Small or inadequate; not generous, or of a garment, very small, light, or revealing.

Have you ever seen such a skimpy bikini?
They served a pretty skimpy portion of ice cream as the free birthday dessert.
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noun

(Australia, Western Australia) A barmaid who wears little clothing. [From 1988.]

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Other Word Forms of Skimpy

Noun

Singular:
skimpy
Plural:
skimpies

Adjective

Base Form:
skimpy
Comparative:
skimpier
Superlative:
skimpiest

Origin of Skimpy

  • From skimp +"Ž -y.

    From Wiktionary

Skimpy Sentence Examples

  • Even the most ardent smoker wouldn't be outside in those skimpy duds.

  • And I ain't staying in no skimpy little tent neither.

  • It was pointless to buy a bikini and wear it only once, so Carmen bought a black push-up bra and some skimpy black briefs trimmed with black ribbon.

  • The wood box was looking skimpy.

  • The stunningly gorgeous young lady in the skimpy clothing was a bit confused by the french language.

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Words Starting With

SSKSKI

Words Ending With

YPYMPY

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Words Starting With S and Ending With Y

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