skimpier; skimpiest
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the information in the user's manual for the microwave is skimpy and not particularly helpful
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But his answers to our questions were skimpy.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
In the photos, Kardashian wore a skimpy black crop top made with a semi-sheer material featuring tight short sleeves and the Skims logo in pink surrounded by a heart on the chest.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
The skimpy amount of chicken was more chewy than crispy thanks to the dousing of sweet chile sauce.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Spanos agreed to pledge to Harbaugh top NFL dollar and beef up the franchise’s skimpy infrastructure.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
In the photos, Kardashian wore a skimpy black crop top made with a semi-sheer material featuring tight short sleeves and the Skims logo in pink surrounded by a heart on the chest.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
The skimpy amount of chicken was more chewy than crispy thanks to the dousing of sweet chile sauce.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Spanos agreed to pledge to Harbaugh top NFL dollar and beef up the franchise’s skimpy infrastructure.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
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“Skimpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skimpy. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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