Skimpy

Pronunciation: /ˈskɪmpi/

Definitions of skimpy

adjective having little fabric or material; revealing or showing a lot of skin; insufficient in size or amount

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a skimpy dress to the party.

A2 The portions at the restaurant were skimpy.

B1 The budget for the project was skimpy, so we had to make do with what we had.

B2 The skimpy information provided in the report left many questions unanswered.

C1 The skimpy details in the contract led to misunderstandings between the parties involved.

C2 The skimpy evidence presented in court was not enough to convict the suspect.

Examples of skimpy in a Sentence

formal The skimpy budget allocation for the project caused delays in implementation.

informal She was wearing a skimpy dress to the party last night.

slang I can't believe he only left a skimpy tip for the waiter.

figurative His knowledge of the subject was only skimpy at best.

Grammatical Forms of skimpy

• past tense: skimped
• plural: skimpies
• comparative: skimpier
• superlative: skimpiest
• present tense: skimps
• future tense: will skimpy
• perfect tense: have skimped
• continuous tense: is skimping
• singular: skimpy
• positive degree: skimpy
• infinitive: to skimpy
• gerund: skimping
• participle: skimped

Origin and Evolution of skimpy

First Known Use: 1756 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'skimpy' originated from the Middle English word 'skimp', which meant to make thin or scanty.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'skimpy' evolved to describe something that is meager, scanty, or revealingly small in size.