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Definition of skimpy

skimpy

/ˈskɪm.pi/
skim · py
Adverb:skimpily
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skimpy Lexical Profile

skimpy Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Short and revealing; using very little fabric or covering little of the body (of clothing).

Example

"The dancers wore skimpy costumes that offered no protection against the evening chill."

2

Providing or consisting of less than is needed or expected; meager in amount, size, or fullness.

Example

"After a long day of hiking, we were disappointed by the skimpy portions served at the lodge."

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• Rhymes for skimpy

• Nearby Words

skimp
skimpily
skimpiness
skimpy
skin
skincare
skinflint

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from the verb 'skimp' (likely a variant of 'scrimp' or 'scamp', of Scandinavian origin) combined with the suffix '-y'.

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