skimp
[skimp]
/skɪmp/
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
Related forms
skimpingly,
adverb
Synonyms
1, 2.
stint, pinch.
Examples from the web for
skimp
If you buy an expensive ten-color printer, you can't
skimp
on ink and paper.
We can't
skimp
on the things that make us attractive to applicants, because we're so tuition-dependent.
If you are planning an event for your campus neighbors, don't
skimp
.
If you think that football and basketball programs
skimp
on anything, think again.
Teachers should no more
skimp
on their teaching than doctors should
skimp
on their doctoring.
Don't
skimp
on the butter--that's what makes them taste so good.
You'd have to skip the vodka tonic, the peanuts and
skimp
on the meal to come out ahead, but you could do it.
It's a simple and well-designed single-speed that doesn't
skimp
on the styling.
Whatever else you do, don't
skimp
on backups or fire extinguishers.
Mint has a real affinity for honeydew, so don't
skimp
on the garnish.
British Dictionary definitions for
skimp
skimp
/
skɪmp
/
verb
1.
to be extremely sparing or supply (someone) sparingly; stint
2.
to perform (work, etc) carelessly, hastily, or with inadequate materials
Word Origin
C17: perhaps a combination of
scant
and
scrimp
Word Origin and History for
skimp
v.
1879, probably a back-formation of
skimpy
. Related:
Skimped
;
skimping
.