Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

skimpiness

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: skimpi-ness
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The property of being skimpy.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"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."

Etymology

Etymology tree English skimpy Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English skimpiness From skimpy + -ness.

Usage

Uncountable

Synonyms

scantiness

Questions

What does skimpiness mean?: The property of being skimpy.
Where does skimpiness come from?: Etymology tree English skimpy Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English skimpiness From skimpy + -ness.

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