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skimp
(skĭmp)v. skimped, skimp·ing, skimps
v.tr.
1. To deal with hastily, carelessly, or with poor material: concentrated on reelection, skimping other matters.
2. To provide for or supply inadequately; be stingy with: accused them of skimping defense funding.
v.intr.
To be stingy or very thrifty.
adj.
Scanty; skimpy.
[Obsolete skimp, scanty, perhaps from alteration of scrimp.]
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skimp
(skɪmp)vb
1. to be extremely sparing or supply (someone) sparingly; stint
2. to perform (work, etc) carelessly, hastily, or with inadequate materials
[C17: perhaps a combination of scant and scrimp]
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
skimp
(skɪmp)v.i.
1. to scrimp.
v.t. 2. to scrimp.
3. to scamp.
adj. 4. skimpy; scanty.
[1765–75; orig. uncertain]
skimp′ing•ly, adv.
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skimp
Past participle: skimped
Gerund: skimping
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| Verb | 1. | skimp - work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially work - exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity; "I will work hard to improve my grades"; "she worked hard for better living conditions for the poor" gloss over, skate over, skimp over, slur over, smooth over - treat hurriedly or avoid dealing with properly |
| 2. | skimp - limit in quality or quantity restrict - place under restrictions; limit access to; "This substance is controlled" | |
| 3. | skimp - subsist on a meager allowance; "scratch and scrimp" save - spend less; buy at a reduced price | |
| 4. | skimp - supply sparingly and with restricted quantities; "sting with the allowance" |
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skimp
verb stint, scrimp, be sparing with, pinch, withhold, scant, cut corners, scamp, be mean with, be niggardly, tighten your belt Many families must skimp on their food and other necessities.
squander, fritter away, be extravagant, blow (slang), lavish, pour on, splurge, overspend, be generous with, throw money away, be prodigal, act as if you had money to burn
squander, fritter away, be extravagant, blow (slang), lavish, pour on, splurge, overspend, be generous with, throw money away, be prodigal, act as if you had money to burn
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
skimp
verbTo be severely sparing in order to economize:
Idioms: pinch pennies, tighten (one's) belt.
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[skɪmp]Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
skimp
(skimp) verb1. (with on) to take, spend, use, give etc too little or only just enough. She skimped on meals in order to send her son to college.escatimar, economizar
2. to do (a job) imperfectly. He's inclined to skimp his work.chapucear
ˈskimpy adjective too small; inadequate. a skimpy dress.escaso
ˈskimpily adverbˈskimpiness nounKernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.