Meaning of the word skimpy in English

What does skimpy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

skimpy

US /ˈskɪm.pi/

UK /ˈskɪm.pi/

providing or consisting of bare essentials; meager

Example:

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The information provided was rather skimpy.

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They served a skimpy meal that left us hungry.

Synonym:

meager scanty sparse insufficient paltry

Antonym:

ample generous plentiful

(of clothes) short, revealing, or barely covering the body

Example:

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She wore a very skimpy bikini to the beach.

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His skimpy shorts were not appropriate for the formal event.

Synonym:

revealing short scanty barely-there minimal

Antonym:

modest ample full