skimpily

skimp·y

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [skim-pee]
- /ˈskɪm pi/
- /ˈskɪm.pɪ.li/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skim-pee]
- /ˈskɪm pi/

Definitions of skimpily word

adjective skimpily lacking in size, fullness, etc.; scanty: a skimpy hem; a skimpy dinner. 1
adjective skimpily too thrifty; stingy: a skimpy housekeeper. 1

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Origin of skimpily

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

First recorded in 1835-45; skimp + -y1

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Parts of speech for Skimpily

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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skimpily popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for skimpily

noun skimpily

defalcation — the amount embezzled
defectiveness — having a defect or flaw; faulty; imperfect: a defective machine.
faultiness — having faults or defects; imperfect.
inadequacy — Also, inadequateness [in-ad-i-kwit-nis] /ɪnˈæd ɪ kwɪt nɪs/ (Show IPA). the state or condition of being inadequate; insufficiency.
incompleteness — not complete; lacking some part.

adv skimpily

meagerly — deficient in quantity or quality; lacking fullness or richness; scanty; inadequate: a meager salary; meager fare; a meager harvest.

All 10 Synonyms of skimpily