skimp
IPA: skˈɪmp
noun
- A skimpy or insubstantial thing, especially a piece of clothing.
- (in the plural, colloquial) Underwear.
verb
- (Scotland, Northern England) To mock, deride, scorn, scold, make fun of.
- (transitive) To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp.
- To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp.
- (intransitive) To save; to be parsimonious or stingy.
adjective
- (dated, UK, dialect or US, colloquial) Scanty.
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Examples of "skimp" in Sentences
- I don't skimp on quality when it comes to buying food for my family
- The company tried to skimp on materials for the project, resulting in a subpar final product
- He always skimps on sleep, thinking he can function just fine on a few hours each night
- Don't skimp on sunscreen when spending time outside to protect your skin from harmful UV rays
- She would rather spend a little extra on a good pair of shoes than skimp and end up with blisters
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