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skimp Definition

skimp (skimp)

adjective

Informal scanty

Etymology: prob. altered < scrimp

intransitive verb

  1. Informal to give or allow too little; be stingy; scrimp
  2. to keep expenses very low

transitive verb

  1. Informal to do poorly or carelessly
  2. to be stingy in or toward; specif., to make too small, too short, etc.

skimp Synonyms

skimp

v.

scamp, slight, scrimp, pinch, pennies, cut corners; see also sacrifice 2, save 3.

skimp Usage Examples

Preposition: on

  • quality: But Sony didn't skimp on the quality of the screen.
  • detail: We were soon in Kint Pong with its well-made laundry set, which didn't skimp on detail.
  • maintenance: Why are so many prepared to risk the business by skimping on network maintenance?
  • ingredient: Sarah added: So Baby meals are full of texture because we don't skimp on ingredients or cooking methods.
  • feature: These laptops not only look great but also don't skimp on features.
  • price: Whichever way you go, don't skimp on the price - for cheap, read wet and cold.

Used with why or when

  • when: Try to use it where you want smoothness and finesse and not to skimp when really you need more tints.

Modifying Another Word

  • n't: The game does n't skimp on the depth, with lots of stats to be found for the more anal player.
  • never: Buyers should never skimp on market research, however attractive a deal looks in the glossy adverts.
  • not: The moral is do not skimp on your bedding for there is nothing worse than waking up feeling chilly.
  • no: There's no skimping in the hotel's bathrooms either.
  • either: There was no skimping either with the Har gow ( prawn dumplings ).
  • often: Travel Insurance This is one area that is often skimped on by the student.

Preposition: in

  • area: Forced over the past three years to tighten their belts, many have skimped in this area.