English Explanatory Dictionary

skimpy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Small or inadequate; not generous; diminutive.
  2. Very small, light, or revealing.
  3. Wearing skimpy clothing; scantily clad.
noun
  1. A barmaid who wears little clothing.

Pronunciation

/ˈskɪmpi/ en-us-skimpy.ogg en-au-skimpy.ogg

Word forms

skimpy skimpier skimpiest skimpies

Etymology

From skimp + -y.

Derived words

skimpily skimpiness unskimpy skimpy work
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