jimp

Meaning

Adj

1. (Northern-England, Scotland, dated) neat; trim; delicate
2. (Northern-England, Scotland, dated) scant; barely sufficient.

Noun

1. A notch on the spine of a knife blade to increase grip, usually in sets of three or more (jimping).
2. Such a notch elsewhere on the knife (handle scales, liner lock, choil) for the same purpose (grippiness).

Synonyms

bare

chic

classy

delicate

dressy

grace

graceful

neat

nitty

poor

refined

scanty

slender

slim

Translations

λεπτός

εφαρμοστός

λυγερός

teres

elegant

schaal

🐚

sierlijk

elegante

esbelto

gracioso

garboso

airoso

Etymology

Of unknown origin.