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skimpy
01
(of clothing) close-fitting, short, and exposing more of the body than typical
Disapproving
Informal
Example
She wore a skimpy dress to the party, turning heads as she walked in.
The model strutted down the runway in a skimpy outfit that left little to the imagination.
02
lacking in adequacy or fullness
DisapprovingInformalExample
The restaurant offered a skimpy portion of fries with the meal.
The company provided its employees with skimpy benefits, leading to dissatisfaction.
Word Family
skimp
Verb
skimpy
Adjective
skimpily
Adverb
skimpily
Adverb
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