skimp

intransitive-verb
UK: /skɪmp/
US: /skɪmp/

  1. To not spend much money on something, often because you don't have much.

    1. We had to skimp on food, so we ate less.
    2. Don't skimp on the details; make sure everything is correct before submitting.

  2. To provide less of something than is needed or usual.

    1. The company may skimp on training new staff.
    2. The builders tried to skimp on materials, but the inspector caught them.

Synonyms

economize save scrimp stint
skimp transitive-verb

  1. To use less time, money, or effort on something than is really necessary.

    1. Don't skimp your work! Do it well!
    2. The restaurant sometimes skimps on the portions when it's busy.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "skimp" in English means: To not spend much money on something, often because you don't have much., To provide less of something than is needed or usual..

The phonetic transcription of "skimp" is /skɪmp/ in British English and /skɪmp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "skimp": economize, save, scrimp, stint.

Example usage of "skimp": "We had to skimp on food, so we ate less.". More examples on the page.