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Definition skimpy in British English

skimpy adjective

adjective
/ˈskɪmpi/
1

skimpy clothes fit very tightly and do not cover very much of someone's body. This word often shows that you do not approve of clothes like this

Example

a skimpy black dress

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2

less than necessary, or less than you would like

Example

Her knowledge of art was skimpy.

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Definition skimpy in British English