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skimpy

adjective

(of clothing) revealing the body

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
S
Ends with
Y
Contains
KI
Scrabble score
17
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈskɪmpi

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. (of clothing) revealing the body

    “her dress was scanty and revealing”

adjective

  1. containing little excess

    “a lean budget”

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Example Sentences

her dress was scanty and revealing
a lean budget
a skimpy allowance

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