Small and Skimpy

Small

Small adjective - Of a size that is less than average.
Usage example: a small cat who never weighed more than five pounds

Skimpy is a synonym for small. In some cases you can use "Skimpy" instead an adjective "Small".

Nearby Word: smallish

Skimpy

Skimpy adjective - Less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable.
Usage example: the information in the user's manual for the microwave is skimpy and not particularly helpful

Small is a synonym for skimpy in meagre topic. Sometimes you can use "Small" instead an adjective "Skimpy".

Nearby Words: skimp, skimping, skimpily, skimped
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