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Definition of skimmings

skimmings

/ˈskɪm.ɪŋz/
skim · mings
Plural:skimmings
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skimmings Lexical Profile

skimmings Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Matter removed from the surface of a liquid, such as cream from milk, foam from broth, or dross from molten metal.

Example

"The chef carefully ladled the foamy skimmings off the top of the simmering bone broth to ensure a clear soup."

2

Portions of money or profit illicitly taken or diverted before the official total is recorded or taxed.

Example

"Federal auditors discovered that the casino managers had been hiding millions of dollars in unreported cash skimmings."

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• Rhymes for skimmings

• Nearby Words

skimboarding
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skimmia
skimmings
skimp
skimpily
skimpiness

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Skimmings. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/skimmings
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