Meanings
nounskimpiness (uncountable)
- uncountableThe 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
Synonyms & antonyms
nounOf a garment, the property of being very small, light, or revealing.
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APA
skimpiness. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/skimpiness
MLA
“skimpiness.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/skimpiness. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “skimpiness,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/skimpiness.
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