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skimp⋅y

  [skim-pee]
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–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

Related forms:
skimp⋅i⋅ly, adverb
skimp⋅i⋅ness, noun
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skimp·y   (skĭm'pē)   
adj.   skimp·i·er, skimp·i·est

  1. Inadequate, as in size or fullness, especially through economizing or stinting: a skimpy meal.

  2. Unduly thrifty; niggardly.

skimp'i·ly adv., skimp'i·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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