skimp
to scrimp.
to scrimp.
to scamp.
skimpy; scanty.
Origin of skimp
1Other words for skimp
Other words from skimp
- skimp·ing·ly, adverb
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How to use skimp in a sentence
The final word on shopping for the best toasterA good toaster is an indispensable part of any kitchen, and today’s models don’t skimp on details and features that can tackle many different cooking tasks.
Best toaster: Get perfectly golden slices every time | PopSci Commerce Team | February 10, 2021 | Popular-ScienceHours seven through nine—the hours we’re most likely to skimp on—may actually be the most powerful.
In every video, Burke and his team both inform and entertain, skimping neither on technical jargon nor opportunities to create useful Reddit memes.
GamersNexus’ Steve Burke overclocks his YouTube channel’s best comments | Nathan Mattise | January 21, 2021 | Ars TechnicaKeysight makes “critical tools that companies are unlikely to skimp on” and that become “sticky” once users get accustomed to them, says Vontobel’s Chang.
Of course, if you’re looking for a more passive VR experience, such as “virtual travel” or immersive movies, you can maybe skimp on or even outright ditch the need for specialized controllers of any kind.
I don't skimp when it comes to scrambled eggs; I want mine with real butter, and enough cream to hold them up, but not leak.
Then as the sober days of manhood came, and Landy witnessed the finish of the improvident and foolish, he began to save and skimp.
David Lannarck, Midget | George S. Harney"Now we'll not have to skimp so with things," said Mrs. Twig happily.
Left on the Labrador | Dillon WallaceTheyve a pretty good substitute for skimp; at least I think that Bunty will play a good game.
Betty Lee, Freshman | David Goodger (goodger@python.org)Overcoats were cut as simply as possible, though they did not skimp the material but made them wide and loose.
English Costume | Dion Clayton CalthropFong liked the work at the Diamond H; he also like the generous wages and not having to skimp in any way.
The Long Dim Trail | Forrestine C. Hooker
British Dictionary definitions for skimp
/ (skɪmp) /
to be extremely sparing or supply (someone) sparingly; stint
to perform (work, etc) carelessly, hastily, or with inadequate materials
Origin of skimp
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