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skimpy
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skimpy
(adjective)
skimpy
/
ˈ
skɪmpi/
adjective
skimpier
;
skimpiest
skimpy
/
ˈ
skɪmpi/
adjective
skimpier
;
skimpiest
Britannica Dictionary definition of SKIMPY
[
also more skimpy; most skimpy
]
:
very small in size or amount
a
skimpy
portion
skimpy
evidence
a
skimpy
dress [=a dress which does not cover very much of the body]
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— skimpily
/
ˈ
skɪmpəli/
adverb
skimpily
[=
scantily
] clad/dressed
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— skimpiness
/
ˈ
skɪmpinəs/
noun
[
noncount
]
I dislike the
skimpiness
of that restaurant's portions.
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