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Definition of Skimp
1. Verb. Work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially.
2. Verb. Limit in quality or quantity.
3. Verb. Subsist on a meager allowance. "Scratch and scrimp"
4. Verb. Supply sparingly and with restricted quantities. "Sting with the allowance"
Exact synonyms: Scant, Stint
Generic synonyms: Furnish, Provide, Render, Supply
Derivative terms: Stinter
Generic synonyms: Furnish, Provide, Render, Supply
Derivative terms: Stinter
Definition of Skimp
1. v. t. To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp.
2. v. i. To save; to be parsimonious or niggardly.
3. a. Scanty.
Definition of Skimp
1. Verb. To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp. ¹
2. Verb. To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp. ¹
3. Verb. To save; to be parsimonious or stingy. ¹
4. Adjective. Scanty. ¹
5. Noun. A skimpy or insubstantial thing, especially a piece of clothing. ¹
6. Noun. (context: in the plural colloquial) Underwear. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Skimp
1. to scrimp [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: scrimp
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