SINCE 1828
jimp
adjective
\ ˈjimp\
-er/-est
Definition of jimp
(Entry 1 of 3)
jimp
transitive verb
\ "\
-ed/-ing/-s
Definition of jimp (Entry 2 of 3)
dialectal, British
: to cut short : skimp
jimp
adverb
\ "\
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