jimp

1 of 3

adjective

ˈjimp
-er/-est
1
dialectal, British
a
: slender and trim
b
: neat and spruce
2
dialectal, British : scanty, skimpy
jimply
-li
adverb

jimp

2 of 3

transitive verb

"
-ed/-ing/-s
dialectal, British
: to cut short : skimp

jimp

3 of 3

adverb

"
dialectal, British

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

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“Jimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jimp. Accessed 9 Oct. 2024.

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