Skimp Definition

skĭmp
skimped, skimping, skimps
verb
skimped, skimping, skimps
To do poorly or carelessly.
Webster's New World
To give or allow too little; be stingy.
Webster's New World
To be stingy in or toward; specif., to make too small, too short, etc.
Webster's New World
To keep expenses very low.
Webster's New World
To be stingy or very thrifty.
American Heritage
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adjective
Scanty; skimpy.
American Heritage

Scanty.

Webster's New World

(dated, UK, dialect or US, colloquial) Scanty.

Wiktionary
noun
A skimpy or insubstantial thing, especially a piece of clothing.
Wiktionary

(in the plural, colloquial) Underwear.

Wiktionary

Origin of Skimp

  • Obsolete skimp scanty perhaps from alteration of scrimp

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Skimp Sentence Examples

  • These laptops not only look great but also do n't skimp on features.

  • It's fine to skimp on manners when it's just the two of us, but we don't have to look like complete rednecks in front of our guests.

  • Since maternity clothes don't need to last as long as the rest of your wardrobe, you can skimp on a quality a bit more than you normally would.

  • A good travel agent will discuss your vacation needs and wants and help design a getaway that will come in under budget, but won't skimp on fabulous features.

  • Choose the best quality you can afford, as concealer is a 'secret weapon' in cosmetics you may not want to skimp on.

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Words Starting With

SSKSKI

Words Ending With

PMPIMP

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Words Starting With S and Ending With P

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