Skimpy (Adjective)
Meaning 1
(of clothing) revealing the body; "her dress was scanty and revealing".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Containing little excess; "a lean budget"; "a skimpy allowance".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The hotel room was small and the amenities were skimpy, with only a few towels and a tiny bar of soap.
- She was given a skimpy allowance by her parents, barely enough to cover her expenses.
- The new employee was shocked by the skimpy benefits package, which didn't even include health insurance.
- The restaurant's skimpy portions left us feeling hungry and unsatisfied.
- The company's skimpy profits were a result of poor management and lack of investment.