skimp

[ skimp ]

/ skɪmp /

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verb (used without object)

to scrimp.

verb (used with object)

to scrimp.

to scamp.

adjective

skimpy; scanty.

Origin of skimp

First recorded in 1875–80; origin uncertain

SYNONYMS FOR skimp

1, 2 stint, pinch.

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OTHER WORDS FROM skimp

skimp·ing·ly, adverb

Words nearby skimp

skim milk, skimming, skimmings, skimobile, skim off, skimp, skimpy, skim-read, skin, skin alive, skin and bones

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Example sentences from the Web for skimp

He began to skimp a little and I found out afterwards that one reason he grew so thin was because he did away with his noon meal.
One Way Out|William Carleton
Second, he knows whether the bidder under consideration is dependable or inclined to skimp in hidden but essential points.
If You're Going to Live in the Country|Thomas H. Ormsbee and Richmond Huntley
Theyve a pretty good substitute for Skimp; at least I think that Bunty will play a good game.
Betty Lee, Freshman|David Goodger (goodger@python.org)
You do not skimp or shirk performances of duty or contract, but rather go further and give more than expected or asked.
Manual of the Enumeration|C. J. Coffman

Fong liked the work at the Diamond H; he also like the generous wages and not having to skimp in any way.
The Long Dim Trail|Forrestine C. Hooker

British Dictionary definitions for skimp

skimp

/ (skɪmp) /

verb

to be extremely sparing or supply (someone) sparingly; stint

to perform (work, etc) carelessly, hastily, or with inadequate materials

Word Origin for skimp

C17: perhaps a combination of scant and scrimp

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单词	skimp
释义	skimp [ skimp ] / skɪmp / SEE SYNONYMS FOR skimp ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used without object) to scrimp. verb (used with object) to scrimp. to scamp. adjective skimpy; scanty. Origin of skimp First recorded in 1875–80; origin uncertain SYNONYMS FOR skimp 1, 2 stint, pinch. SEE SYNONYMS FOR skimp ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM skimp skimp·ing·ly, adverb Words nearby skimp skim milk, skimming, skimmings, skimobile, skim off, skimp, skimpy, skim-read, skin, skin alive, skin and bones Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for skimp He began to skimp a little and I found out afterwards that one reason he grew so thin was because he did away with his noon meal. One Way Out\|William Carleton Second, he knows whether the bidder under consideration is dependable or inclined to skimp in hidden but essential points. If You're Going to Live in the Country\|Thomas H. Ormsbee and Richmond Huntley Theyve a pretty good substitute for Skimp; at least I think that Bunty will play a good game. Betty Lee, Freshman\|David Goodger (goodger@python.org) You do not skimp or shirk performances of duty or contract, but rather go further and give more than expected or asked. Manual of the Enumeration\|C. J. Coffman Fong liked the work at the Diamond H; he also like the generous wages and not having to skimp in any way. The Long Dim Trail\|Forrestine C. Hooker British Dictionary definitions for skimp skimp / (skɪmp) / verb to be extremely sparing or supply (someone) sparingly; stint to perform (work, etc) carelessly, hastily, or with inadequate materials Word Origin for skimp C17: perhaps a combination of scant and scrimp Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to skimp scrimp, screw, slight, pinch, scrape, withhold, spare, scamp, scant, save, stint, cut corners, make ends meet, pinch pennies, roll back, tighten one's belt
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skimp

verb (used without object)

verb (used with object)

adjective

Origin of skimp

SYNONYMS FOR skimp

OTHER WORDS FROM skimp

Words nearby skimp

Example sentences from the Web for skimp

British Dictionary definitions for skimp

verb

Word Origin for skimp

Words related to skimp