Lean and Skimp

Lean

Lean adjective - Having a noticeably small amount of body fat.

Skimp and lean are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Skimp" instead an adjective "Lean".

Nearby Words: leaning, leaned, leanness, leant

Skimp

Skimp adjective - Less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable.

Lean and skimp are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lean" instead an adjective "Skimp".

Nearby Words: skimpy, skimping, skimped

Common collocations

bit lean bit skimp bit
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