skimped; skimping; skimps
: to give insufficient or barely sufficient attention or effort to or funds for
: to save by or as if by skimping
Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Irina Groushevaia, Bon Appétit, 15 July 2021
Hailing from Southeast London, this rising star is no stranger to the spotlight and her impressive acting credits both in television and film are not skimp by any means.
—Mia Uzzell, Essence, 22 Feb. 2021
Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 17 Nov. 2023
Whip and add the topping before serving and don't skimp on the toasted coconut.
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Bean Pie
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—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2023
Getty | Bobby Bank Nonprofit hospitals are under increasing scrutiny for skimping on charity care, relentlessly pursuing payments from low-income patients, and paying executives massive multi-million-dollar salaries—all while earning tax breaks totaling billions.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 19 Oct. 2023
The Dyson air purifier, fan, and heater has triple functionality that shoppers love, and this mini Keurig boasts a compact design that doesn’t skimp on features.
—Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2023
The retailer sources high-quality tiles and designs with the intention of offering clients quality and innovation without skimping on practicality.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2023
Living in a studio apartment doesn't have to mean skimping on style.
—Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 31 Aug. 2023
But don’t skimp on this crucial camping purchase, Cheley-Klebe says.
—Mandy Harris, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2023
Go for turbinado: Don't skimp on the turbinado sugar; the crunchy topping adds great texture.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2023
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Adjective
The caviar is often canned or frozen during the summer and fall to enjoy during the long winters—a taste of sunshine when our daylight hours are shortened to a skimp five.
—Irina Groushevaia, Bon Appétit, 15 July 2021
Hailing from Southeast London, this rising star is no stranger to the spotlight and her impressive acting credits both in television and film are not skimp by any means.
—Mia Uzzell, Essence, 22 Feb. 2021
Verb
According to a new study published in the journal Hypertension, chronically skimping on sleep can have real health implications, including high blood pressure (hypertension).
—Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 17 Nov. 2023
Whip and add the topping before serving and don't skimp on the toasted coconut.
Get the Recipe
51 of 54
Bean Pie
Hear us out.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2023
Getty | Bobby Bank Nonprofit hospitals are under increasing scrutiny for skimping on charity care, relentlessly pursuing payments from low-income patients, and paying executives massive multi-million-dollar salaries—all while earning tax breaks totaling billions.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 19 Oct. 2023
The Dyson air purifier, fan, and heater has triple functionality that shoppers love, and this mini Keurig boasts a compact design that doesn’t skimp on features.
—Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2023
The retailer sources high-quality tiles and designs with the intention of offering clients quality and innovation without skimping on practicality.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2023
Living in a studio apartment doesn't have to mean skimping on style.
—Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 31 Aug. 2023
But don’t skimp on this crucial camping purchase, Cheley-Klebe says.
—Mandy Harris, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2023
Go for turbinado: Don't skimp on the turbinado sugar; the crunchy topping adds great texture.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Adjective
perhaps alteration of scrimp
First Known Use
Adjective
1775, in the meaning defined above
Verb
circa 1879, in the meaning defined at transitive sense
Dictionary Entries Near skimp
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“Skimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skimp. Accessed 2 Dec. 2023.
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skimp
verbˈskimp
1
: to give not enough or barely enough attention or effort to or funds for
2
: to save by or as if by skimping : scrimp
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