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skimpyadjective

uk ​ /ˈskɪm.pi/ us ​ /ˈskɪm.pi/

(Definition of “skimpy” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

“skimpy” in American English

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skimpyadjective [ -er/-est only ]

us ​ /ˈskɪm·pi/

› not enough or not large enough:

skimpy knowledge

› Skimpy clothing is made with only a small amount of material:

skimpy swimsuits

(Definition of “skimpy” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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