Skimpiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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skimpiest

 

[ ˈskɪmpiɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

minimal amount

The term 'skimpiest' refers to something that is the least amount or extent of something, often used to describe clothing that is revealing or insufficient in coverage. It can also imply inadequacy or meagerness in other contexts.

Synonyms

insufficient, meager, minimal, scantiest.

Examples of usage

  • She wore the skimpiest dress to the party.
  • The report provided the skimpiest details.
  • He offered the skimpiest excuse for being late.

Translations

Translations of the word "skimpiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais esquelético

🇮🇳 सबसे पतला

🇩🇪 dürftigste

🇮🇩 paling tipis

🇺🇦 найменший

🇵🇱 najskromniejszy

🇯🇵 最も薄い

🇫🇷 le plus maigre

🇪🇸 el más delgado

🇹🇷 en az

🇰🇷 가장 얇은

🇸🇦 الأكثر نحافة

🇨🇿 nejhubenější

🇸🇰 najchudobnejší

🇨🇳 最瘦的

🇸🇮 najtanjši

🇮🇸 minnsti

🇰🇿 ең жұқа

🇬🇪 ყველაზე თხელ

🇦🇿 ən nazik

🇲🇽 el más delgado

Etymology

The word 'skimpy' originated in the early 20th century, likely as a reduction of 'skimp,' which means to economize or to do something in a way that is insufficient or inadequate. 'Skimp' itself is thought to derive from an alteration of 'skimping,' from the Middle English 'skimp,' which has roots in the early Dutch and Old Norse words that imply sparing or scanty. As the term evolved, it took on an adjective form to describe items or offerings perceived as lacking substance or coverage, leading to the superlative form 'skimpiest'. Its usage often carries connotations of criticism regarding modesty or adequacy, particularly in fashion contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,357, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.