1842, from skimp (adj.) "scanty" (1775), which perhaps ultimately is from an early 18c. alteration of scrimp or a variant of scamp (v.). Related: Skimpiness.
skimpy 双语例句
1. They suffered long hours, unsafe working conditions and skimpy pay.
他们在不安全的工作环境下长时间辛苦劳作，却只有微薄的工资。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Don't be mean with fabric, otherwise curtains will end up looking skimpy.
别这么吝啬布料，不然做出来的窗帘会显得特寒酸。
来自柯林斯例句
3. They provided only skimpy details.
他们提供的细节不充分。
来自《权威词典》
4. The material available on Argo City was skimpy suspiciously skimpy.
有关阿尔格城的材料少得可怜,少得出奇.
来自辞典例句
5. The meals were skimpy and there were only two of them.