skimpy

• Beschreibt etwas, das zu klein, zu knapp oder unzureichend ist, oft in Bezug auf Kleidung oder Mengen; auch dürftig oder karg.

Describes something that is too small in size or amount, often insufficient or scanty.

1. Containing little excessB2informal

   Having a small amount or being less than what is needed or expected; meager.

   Karg

   • The restaurant served a skimpy portion of fries.
   • His skimpy salary barely covered his rent.
   • She gave a skimpy explanation for her absence.

   Synonymebareinsufficientlimitedmeagerminimalpaltryscantscantysparsethin

   Antonymeabundantamplecopiousgenerouslavishplentiful

2. Revealing clothingB2informal

   Describes clothing that is very small or covers very little of the body.

   Freizügige Kleidung

   • She wore a skimpy bikini to the beach.
   • The model's skimpy outfit drew a lot of attention.
   • He criticized the skimpy dress code at the party.

   Synonymebriefminimalprovocativerevealingscantysexytiny

   Antonymechastecoveringdecentdemuremodest