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skimp

[skimp]

verb (used without object)

  1. to scrimp.

    Synonyms: pinch, stint


verb (used with object)

  1. to scrimp.

    Synonyms: pinch, stint
  2. to scamp.

adjective

  1. skimpy; scanty.

skimp

/ skɪmp /

verb

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

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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • skimpingly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of skimp1

First recorded in 1875–80; origin uncertain
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Word History and Origins

Origin of skimp1

C17: perhaps a combination of scant and scrimp
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Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Companies can’t skimp on either to drive investment returns over the long term, according to new research published by WSJ with Bendable Labs.

If a company wants to attract and retain the talent it needs to thrive, it can’t skimp on compensation.

TJ’s Maple Leaf Ice Cream Sandwiches are made in Canada by a Canadian confectioner — so you know TJ’s isn’t skimping on any maple flavorings.

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Which are expensive and the reason some polls skimp on the number of people they interview.

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Janis James, chief executive of Good Egg Safety, urged parents not to "skimp" on cash when purchasing car seats for children.

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When To Use

What does skimp mean?

Skimp most commonly means to provide too little or be stingy when supplying someone with something, as in This place always skimps on the salad dressing, so I usually order some extra on the side. The word is often used in the command don’t skimp, which is a request not to provide an amount that the speaker considers inadequate, as in Hey, don’t skimp on the ice cream—I want a big scoop!To skimp on materials when making or constructing something is to use ones that are low-quality or to use fewer than are needed to do the job properly.Skimp is a synonym of scrimp, but scrimp most commonly means to be frugal by finding ways to avoid spending money. It’s especially used in the phrase scrimp and save, as in We had to scrimp and save just to afford this trip. The adjective skimpy can mean stingy or lacking in some way. It’s especially used to describe an outfit that’s considered a bit revealing due to not covering as much as might be usual.Example: Don’t skimp on the butter when you make the cookies or they’ll turn out dry and brittle.

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