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skimpiest

skimpiest is the superlative form of skimpy.

Meaning of skimpy

Adjective

skimpy (comparative skimpier, superlative skimpiest)

  1. Small or inadequate; not generous; diminutive.
    • They served a pretty skimpy portion of ice cream as the free birthday dessert.
  2. Very small, light, or revealing.
    • Have you ever seen such a skimpy bikini?
  3. Wearing skimpy clothing; scantily clad.

See all 4 meanings of skimpy

Questions about skimpiest

What is skimpiest the superlative form of?
Skimpiest is the superlative form of skimpy.

Words near skimpiest in the dictionary

  1. skimper
  2. skimpers
  3. skimpflation
  4. skimpier
  5. skimpies
  6. skimpiest
  7. skimpily
  8. skimpiness
  9. skimping
  10. skimpingly
  11. skimps

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