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

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

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 Just because Ben & Jerry's skimped on the cream and added more air to achieve the new, healthy-ish (emphasis on the -ish) flavors doesn't mean its signature mix-ins are absent. — Melissa Minton, Bon Appetit, "Ben & Jerry's Releases Moo-phoria, Three New Low-Calorie Ice Cream Flavors," 7 Feb. 2018 Hopefully the bargain means Gatwick’s new owner won’t skimp on antidrone technology. — Stephen Wilmot, WSJ, "The Deal Gatwick’s Drones Blew Off Course," 27 Dec. 2018 But seriously, my overarching advice is to be creative, not to skimp on the details, get into character, and have some deliciously-evil fun. — Lauren Valenti, Marie Claire, "The DIY Guide to Being Harley Quinn This Halloween," 10 Aug. 2016 The Duchess of Cambridge isn't skimping on the jewels at tonight's Dutch State Dinner at Buckingham Palace. — Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, "Kate Middleton Is Wearing One of the Queen Mother's Favorite Necklaces to the Dutch State Dinner Tonight," 23 Oct. 2018

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