skimp

adjective

\ ˈskimp

Definition of skimp

(Entry 1 of 2)

: skimpy

skimp

verb

skimped; skimping; skimps

Definition of skimp (Entry 2 of 2)

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

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Examples of skimp in a Sentence

Verb

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

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One lesson that could be taken from the Manchester study on sending scientists to faraway places: don't skimp on living conditions. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "To Survive Antarctica, Scientists Enter a Kind of 'Psychological Hibernation'," 5 Dec. 2018 Watch out for painters who skimp on or gloss over proper preparation in their bids, Miller said. — Brian Sodoma, azcentral, "7 tips to remember when hiring a painting contractor," 19 Mar. 2018 The M1 Abrams, optimized to fight hordes of Soviet tanks, was a pretty good combination of all three features that didn’t skimp in any particular field—and had the pricetag to show for it. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "The Army’s Next 'Tank' Could Look Like Anything," 11 Oct. 2018 Top of the Gate There are a lot of reasons to visit the Watergate Hotel—its infamous history aside, its 2016 restoration remade the landmark in a cutting-edge design that doesn't skimp on luxury. — Adele Chapin, Condé Nast Traveler, "The 10 Best Rooftop Bars in Washington, D.C.," 12 July 2018 One of those brands, M-61 (of PowerGlow Peel Pad fame), is at the forefront of rethinking acne products that are gentle without skimping on efficacy. — Karina Hoshikawa, Allure, "Exclusive: M-61 Is Launching a Cleanser and Moisturizer for Adult Acne," 11 Mar. 2019 Andrews’s 1965 best actress speech clocks in at just about 30 seconds, managing to both leave the audience wanting more without skimping on the sentiment. — Marisa Polansky And Kristine Keller, Vogue, "A Helpful Guide to Nailing Your Oscars Acceptance Speech," 24 Feb. 2019 Aston Martin can't be accused of skimping on the heart of its new halo car, the $3.2 million out-of-this-world Valkyrie. — Matthew Jancer, Popular Mechanics, "Pride of the Valkyries," 29 Jan. 2019 Lion Air has a very poor safety record and has been accused of skimping on maintenance to cut costs. — Dominic Gates, The Seattle Times, "Lion Air pilots struggled against Boeing’s 737 MAX flight-control system, black-box data shows," 27 Nov. 2018

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