Mean and Skimp

Mean

Mean adjective - Being about midway between extremes of amount or size.

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

Nearby Words: means, meaning, meanness, meant, meanly

Skimp

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

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

Nearby Words: skimpy, skimping, skimped
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