skimp

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verb (used without object)
  1. to scrimp.

verb (used with object)
  1. to scrimp.

  2. to scamp.

adjective
  1. skimpy; scanty.

Origin of skimp

1
First recorded in 1875–80; origin uncertain

Other words for skimp

Other words from skimp

  • skimp·ing·ly, adverb

Words Nearby skimp

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How to use skimp in a sentence

  • 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.

    A Little Latin Flavor | Sarah Whitman-Salkin | October 21, 2009 | THE DAILY BEAST
  • 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 Wallace
  • Theyve 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 Calthrop
  • Fong 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

skimp

/ (skɪmp) /


verb
  1. to be extremely sparing or supply (someone) sparingly; stint

  2. to perform (work, etc) carelessly, hastily, or with inadequate materials

Origin of skimp

1
C17: perhaps a combination of scant and scrimp

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