skimpy

/ˈskɪmpi/adj
Middle School
1

Small or inadequate; not generous; diminutive.

2

Very small, light, or revealing.

3

Wearing skimpy clothing; scantily clad.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing