skimp - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'skimp' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Skimp

[ a.]

- Scanty.

2 . Skimp

[ v. i.]

- To save; to be parsimonious or niggardly.

3 . Skimp

[ v. t.]

- To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp.
- To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp.

1 . skimp

[ v]

Meaning (1):
- subsist on a meager allowance

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Meaning (2):
- supply sparingly and with restricted quantities

Example in sentence:

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