Skimpy Meaning in English

word

US

ˈskɪmpi

SKIM-pee

UK

skˈɪmpi

skim-PEE

Definition

Skimpy describes something that is too small or not enough, often used for clothes that cover very little or for portions that are too small.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used for clothes ('skimpy dress', 'skimpy bikini'), often implying it's revealing. Can also describe food portions or resources being insufficient. Slightly informal, sometimes carries a critical or disapproving tone.

• Spanish: escaso - diminuto (ropa)
• Portuguese (BR): curto (roupa) - escasso
• Portuguese (PT): curto (roupa) - escasso
• Chinese (Simplified): 少得可怜 - 过于暴露 (衣服)
• Chinese (Traditional): 少得可憐 - 過於暴露 (衣服)
• Hindi: बहुत कम - बहुत छोटा (कपड़े)
• Arabic: ضئيل - كاشف (ملابس)
• Bengali: অতি ছোট - অল্প - খাটো (পোশাকের জন্য)
• Russian: скудный - откровенный (об одежде)
• Japanese: 露出が多い - 少ない
• Vietnamese: ít ỏi - quá nhỏ - hở hang (quần áo)
• Korean: 너무 작은 - 야한 (옷에 대해)
• Turkish: dar - kısa - açık (kıyafet için)
• Urdu: نہایت کم - بہت چھوٹا (لباس کے لیے)
• Indonesian: minim - terbuka (untuk pakaian)

Example Sentences

The salad was skimpy and I was still hungry.

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She wore a skimpy dress to the party.

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This shirt is too skimpy for cold weather.

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The hotel towels were so skimpy, I needed two just to dry off.

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I can't believe they served us such a skimpy portion for that price.

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Those skimpy shorts leave nothing to the imagination.

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