Definition & Meaning of "skimpy"in English

skimpy

(of clothing) close-fitting, short, and exposing more of the body than typical

abbreviated

brief

scanty

Disapproving

Informal

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

Superlative

skimpiest

Comparative

skimpier

gradable

domain

clothing, appearance, fashion

Examples

She wore a skimpy dress to the party, turning heads as she walked in.

lacking in adequacy or fullness

Disapproving

Informal

Examples

The restaurant offered a skimpy portion of fries with the meal.

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