skimp

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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
skimp /skɪmp/USA pronunciation   v. 
  1. to scrimp;
    use less of something in order to economize;
    scrimp:[~ + on + object]Let's not skimp on the food for the party.
skimp•ing•ly, adv. 

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
skimp  (skimp),USA pronunciation v.i. 
  1. to scrimp.

v.t. 
  1. to scrimp.
  2. to scamp.

adj. 
  1. skimpy;
    scanty.
  • origin, originally uncertain 1875–80
skimp′ing•ly, adv. 
    1. 2. . stint, pinch.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
skimp /skɪmp/ vb
  1. to be extremely sparing or supply (someone) sparingly; stint
  2. to perform (work, etc) carelessly, hastily, or with inadequate materials
Etymology: 17th Century: perhaps a combination of scant and scrimp
'skimp' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
scamp - scant - scrimp - skimpy

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