skimpiness

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From skimpy +‎ -ness.

Noun[edit]

skimpiness (uncountable)

  1. The property of being skimpy.
    • 2024 April 13, “‘My hoo haa is gonna be out’: US Olympians slam Nike for skimpy women’s track kit”, in The Guardian[1], →ISSN:
      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.