skimmy en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈskɪmi/
Etymology
From skim + -y.
Meanings
-
Tending or seeming to skim; loose
You could see a similarity to the style of Rick Owens in the oversize sweaters and to the skimmy dresses of John Galliano .
2007 March 5, Cathy Horyn, “A New Look at Nina Ricci and a Puzzle at Chloé”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most skimmy | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more skimmy | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |