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   What does skimpy mean?

   • escasso, minúsculo… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! SKIMPY definition: 1. not large enough: 2. Skimpy clothing shows a lot of your body: 3. not large enough: . Learn more.

   SKIMPY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   How does the adjective skimpy differ from other similar words?

   • Some common synonyms of skimpy are meager, scanty, scant, spare, and sparse. While all these words mean "falling short of what is normal, necessary, or desirable," skimpy usually suggests niggardliness or penury as the cause of the deficiency.

   SKIMPY Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster

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   Is 'skimp' a word?

   • Yes, 'skimp' is a verb. Related words include skimps, skimped, skimping, skimper, skimpy, and skimpily. For already struggling owners, the ballooning debt can be crushing, leading them to skimp on crucial services like heat, hot water, and repairs. ( The New York Times)

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   What is the difference between scanty and skimpy?

   • The meanings of scanty and skimpy largely overlap; however, scanty stresses insufficiency in amount, quantity, or extent. When would spare be a good substitute for skimpy? While in some cases nearly identical to skimpy, spare may suggest a slight falling short of adequacy or merely an absence of superfluity.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSKIMPY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   skimpy | American Dictionary. adjective [ -er/-est only ] us / ˈskɪm·pi / Add to word list. not enough or not large enough: skimpy knowledge.

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     SKIMPY meaning: 1. not large enough: 2. Skimpy clothing...

   • Znaczenie Skimpy, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     SKIMPY definicja: 1. not large enough: 2. Skimpy clothing...

   • Skimpy: Korean Translation

     skimpy translate: 노출이 심한. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     SKIMPY translate: 不足的，不夠的, （衣服）暴露的. Learn more in the...

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     SKIMPY translate: 不足的，不够的, （衣服）暴露的. Learn more in the...

   • Skimpy: Czech Translation

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   The meaning of SKIMPY is deficient in supply or execution especially through skimping : scanty. How to use skimpy in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Skimpy.

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   Skimpy definition: lacking in size, fullness, etc.; scanty. See examples of SKIMPY used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSKIMPY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Something that is skimpy is too small in size or quantity. ...skimpy underwear. They suffered long hours, unsafe working conditions and skimpy pay. Synonyms: inadequate, insufficient, scant, meagre More Synonyms of skimpy. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   Definition of skimpy adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   When something is skimpy, there's not quite enough of it. A skimpy lunch won't fill you up, and a skimpy sweater won't cover you up.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › skimpySkimpy - definition of skimpy by The Free Dictionary

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   Skimpy means inadequate, scanty, or stingy, especially in size or fullness. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of skimpy in different languages and contexts.