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skimpinesses

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skimp⋅y

[skim-pee]
–adjective, skimp⋅i⋅er, skimp⋅i⋅est.
1. lacking in size, fullness, etc.; scanty: a skimpy hem; a skimpy dinner.
2. too thrifty; stingy: a skimpy housekeeper.

Origin:
1835–45; skimp + -y 1


skimp⋅i⋅ly, adverb
skimp⋅i⋅ness, noun
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