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skimpily

/ˈskɪm.pɪ.li/
skim · pi · ly
Adjective:skimpy
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• adverb

1

In a manner that reveals much of the body by wearing very brief, short, or tight-fitting clothing.

Example

"The performers were skimpily dressed despite the chilly evening air."

2

In a meager, inadequate, or stingy manner; with very little amount or quantity provided.

Example

"The sandwiches were so skimpily filled that you could barely taste the cheese."

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• Nearby Words

skimmia
skimmings
skimp
skimpily
skimpiness
skimpy
skin

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