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单词 skimpiness
释义

skimpy

adjective

ˈskim-pē How to pronounce skimpy (audio)
skimpier; skimpiest
: deficient in supply or execution especially through skimping : scanty
skimpily
ˈskim-pə-lē How to pronounce skimpy (audio)
adverb
skimpiness
ˈskim-pē-nəs How to pronounce skimpy (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • exiguous
  • hand-to-mouth
  • light
  • meager
  • meagre
  • niggardly
  • poor
  • scant
  • scanty
  • scarce
  • skimp
  • slender
  • slim
  • spare
  • sparing
  • sparse
  • stingy
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Example Sentences

the information in the user's manual for the microwave is skimpy and not particularly helpful
Recent Examples on the Web Your lack of enthusiasm could be blamed on low pay, no workplace flexibility, skimpy benefits, too many unmotivated co-workers, bad management — any of a myriad of reasons. Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 Consulate’s skimpy liability insurance is widely known and deters litigation, attorneys say. Jared Whitlock, STAT, 7 Aug. 2022 The skimpy two-piece, which appears to be a collaboration with Adidas, is from the site Prayying.com and retails for $100. Amethyst Tate, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2022 The filming of Greta Gerwig’s forthcoming movie has made Barbiecore—which mostly translates into skimpy looks in bright pink—the trend of this summer. Laird Borrelli-persson, Vogue, 18 July 2022 Carrying on to the lower half, Kendall keeps it classic, going with the matching, skimpy thong bottoms that showcases her uhh — assets. Seventeen, 14 July 2022 Just this month, the prestigious LVMH Prize was awarded to British menswear designer Steven Stokey Daley and his label S.S. Daley for his flowing silhouettes, loud knits and penchant for skimpy, open shirts. Leah Dolan, CNN, 21 June 2022 On Monday, Kardashian uploaded a series of sizzling bikini snaps to her Instagram just days after posing alongside boyfriend Pete Davidson, 28, in the same skimpy ensemble during their tropical Tahitian trip. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE.com, 20 June 2022 Popular among influencers and social media icons, Frankies Bikinis is known for their skimpy styles in trendy patterns. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 6 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

skimpy

adjective

ˈskim-pē How to pronounce skimpy (audio)
skimpier; skimpiest
: very small in size or amount : scanty

skimpiness

noun

as in paucity

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • paucity
  • deficiency
  • shortage
  • scarcity
  • inadequacy
  • meagerness
  • inadequateness
  • lack
  • scantiness
  • insufficiency
  • deficit
  • poverty
  • absence
  • famine
  • deprivation
  • necessity
  • dearth
  • omission
  • scarceness
  • undersupply
  • scantness
  • failure
  • needfulness
  • privation
  • need
  • loss
  • want
  • blankness
  • vacuity
  • vacuum
  • emptiness
  • void

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • presence
  • abundance
  • amplitude
  • adequacy
  • excess
  • surplus
  • wealth
  • plenty
  • sufficiency
  • bounty
  • plenitude
  • quantity
  • plentifulness
  • overabundance
  • plenteousness
  • mass
  • supply
  • plentitude
  • flood
  • volume
  • oversupply
  • superabundance
  • mountain
  • loads
  • deluge
  • stock
  • pile
  • pool
  • heap
  • surfeit
  • raft
  • deal
  • lot
  • stack
  • fund
  • pot
  • bushel
  • wad
  • stockpile
  • reams
  • gobs
  • scads
  • hoard
  • peck
  • oodles
  • stash
  • cache
  • much
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