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skimpy

/ˈskɪm.pi/

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adjective

/ˈskɪm.pi/B2formal
  • ruОписывает что-то слишком маленькое по размеру или количеству, часто недостаточное или скудное.

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.

    ruСкудный

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

    Synonymsbareinsufficientlimitedmeagerminimalpaltryscantscantysparsethin

    Antonymsabundantamplecopiousgenerouslavishplentiful

  2. Revealing clothingB2informal

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

    ruОткровенный

    • 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.

    Synonymsbriefminimalprovocativerevealingscantysexytiny

    Antonymschastecoveringdecentdemuremodest

Forms
  • skimpier comparative form
  • skimpiest superlative form
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