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skimpiness

skimpiness noun: the property of being skimpy.

Noun

skimpiness (uncountable)

  1. The property of being skimpy.
    • Images made public on Thursday of the women’s kit on a mannequin, showing a very high-cut pantyline, triggered criticism from several athletes for what they saw as a decision to prioritize skimpiness over function.2024 April 13, “‘My hoo haa is gonna be out’: US Olympians slam Nike for skimpy women’s track kit”, in The Guardian, →ISSN

Origin of skimpiness

From skimpy + -ness.

Questions about skimpiness

What does skimpiness mean?
Skimpiness means the property of being skimpy.
What part of speech is skimpiness?
Skimpiness is a noun.

Words near skimpiness in the dictionary

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

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