skimp
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1skimp

adjective \ˈskimp\

Definition of SKIMP

: skimpy

Examples of SKIMP

  1. <a dieter complaining about skimp meals that were served at the fat farm>

Origin of SKIMP

perhaps alteration of scrimp
First Known Use: 1775

Rhymes with SKIMP

2skimp

verb

Definition of SKIMP

transitive verb
: to give insufficient or barely sufficient attention or effort to or funds for
intransitive verb
: to save by or as if by skimping

Examples of SKIMP

  1. Parents shouldn't skimp when it comes to their child's safety.
  2. <we must skimp and save if we are going to afford a vacation this summer>

First Known Use of SKIMP

circa 1879

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