skimp
Use Skimp in a sentence
verb (used without object)
1.
to scrimp.
verb (used with object)
2.
to scrimp.
3.
to scamp.
adjective
4.
skimpy; scanty.
Origin:
1875–80; origin uncertain
1875–80; origin uncertain
Related forms
skimp·ing·ly, adverb
Synonyms
1, 2. stint, pinch.
1, 2. stint, pinch.
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| —vb | |
| 1. | to be extremely sparing or supply (someone) sparingly; stint |
| 2. | to perform (work, etc) carelessly, hastily, or with inadequate materials |
| [C17: perhaps a combination of | |
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
skimp
1879, probably a back-formation of skimpy (1842), from skimp (adj.) "scanty" (1775), which perhaps ultimately is from an early 18c. alteration of scrimp.
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Example sentences
Export companies that skip or skimp on the research phase before plunging into new markets risk making costly mistakes.
It's a simple and well-designed single-speed that doesn't skimp on the styling.
Do not skimp on the bank sinker ballast, as the bait must be totally stationary.
When money is tight, employers tend to skimp on health literacy.
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