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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Then clip on your taillight and stash your U-lock—the pack has dedicated spots for both. MiiR's Commuter backpack is a big and light bag that promises not to skimp on durability or waterproofing. — Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, "The Best Commuter Backpacks for the Daily Grind," 2 May 2019 Another problem is that the real world doesn’t skimp on detail. — Quanta Magazine, "A Universal Law for the ‘Blood of the Earth’," 28 Nov. 2018 To keep flyaways at bay, use a finishing cream, and don’t skimp on using conditioner on your lengths and ends. — Allure, "Here's How to Avoid Getting a Bad Haircut," 16 May 2019 Black Panther star Lupita Nyong’o, for one, didn’t skimp on the glamour in a strapless blue beaded fringe dress from Calvin Klein. — Madeline Fass, Vogue, "Lupita Nyong’o’s Golden Globe Heels Cost $45—Shop the Look (for Less!)," 7 Jan. 2019 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

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