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How to pronounce “skimpy”
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Pronunciation guide for skimpy
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of skimpy with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Ultimate Hiking Gear & Skills Clinic
These are a little bit skimpy for a backpacking trip, but the reason I like trail running
- Definition summary
- Small or inadequate; not generous; diminutive.
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How to pronounce skimpy
Ultimate Hiking Gear & Skills Clinic
These are a little bit skimpy for a backpacking trip, but the reason I like trail running
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “skimpy”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- Small or inadequate; not generous; diminutive.
- (of a garment) Very small, light, or revealing.
- (of a person) Wearing skimpy clothing; scantily clad.
- [Noun]
- (Australia, Western Australia) A barmaid who wears little clothing. [From 1988.]
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