Skimpily: meaning, definitions and examples

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skimpily

 

[ หˆskษชmpษชli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

dress style

Skimpily refers to a manner of dressing that is minimal and often revealing. It suggests that clothing is brief or scant, exposing more skin than is typical. This term can carry connotations of being provocative or lacking in coverage. It is often used in contexts relating to fashion, especially when describing clothing that is designed to show off the body rather than provide warmth or modesty.

Synonyms

barely, exceedingly, meagerly, scantily

Examples of usage

  • She was dressed skimpily for the summer heat.
  • The beach fashion this year included skimpily designed swimsuits.
  • He commented on how skimpily the models were dressed during the show.

Translations

Translations of the word "skimpily" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escarpado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฎ เค•เคชเคกเคผเฅ‡ เคชเคนเคจเค•เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช knapp

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara minim

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบั€ะพะผะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skฤ…po

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้œฒๅ‡บใฎๅคšใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท de maniรจre lรฉgรจre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ de manera escasa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท az giyinerek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…ธ์ถœ์ด ์ ๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ู…ุชูˆุงุถุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skromnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skromne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฉฟ็€ๆšด้œฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skromno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรกtรฆkilega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตั‚ะบั–ะปั–ะบัั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒแƒกแƒแƒ™แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒกแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ az geyinษ™rษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ poco vestido

Etymology

The word 'skimpily' derives from the verb 'skimp', meaning to use less than what is needed or to be stingy. Its roots can be traced back to the mid-19th century, where 'skimp' was used in the context of providing inadequate quantity or quality in something. The transformation into 'skimpily' as an adverb has come to represent not only a scarcity of material but also a deliberate choice to reveal rather than conceal. Over time, the word has intertwined with fashion parlance, often describing clothing items that leave little to the imagination. As society's views on modesty and expression have evolved, the term 'skimpily' has gained relevance in discussions around body positivity and personal expression through style.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,986, 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.