SKIMP Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈskimp

Definition of skimp

as in scarce

less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable money would be skimp until she got her first paycheck from her new job

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verb

as in to save

to avoid unnecessary waste or expense we must skimp and save if we are going to afford a vacation this summer

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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

Education and parenting expert Karen Aronian, who has taught in both public and private schools in New York, says one purchase parents shouldn’t skimp on is a comfortable pair of shoes. — Adrienne Farr, Parents, 15 Aug. 2026 Google's Pixel 11 Series Preorder Deals There’s nothing wrong with buying straight from the source, and Google is not skimping on its own preorder discounts, either. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for skimp

Recent Examples of Synonyms for skimp

Adjective

The hurdles force charities to spend scarce staff time chasing funds intended for their missions and, occasionally, walk away from the gift altogether, the experts said.

— Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
For Tapaboka, support is often scarce from those in positions to help.

— Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of scarce

Verb

Retiree Walter Rasor is always looking for a way to save, and a property-tax cut on his condo sounds appealing at first glance.

— Steve Maugeri, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
But when Emma never shows up to their meeting, Pao and Dante will have to go on an epic quest— filled with awkward moments, sarcasm, and somewhat reluctant friendships—to save their best friend.

— Kavya Dhillon, Parents, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of save

Adjective

But dermatologist Uchenne Okereke told Allure that when the follicles are still intact and only the ends look sparse, that’s a sign of breakage rather than true loss.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
After a summer season of extremely high temperatures, uneven rainfall, and possibly inconsistent maintenance, lawns can be a bit sparse and tired.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of sparse

Verb

Skechers Endeavour Sneaker If a $300 price tag is a bit prohibitive to you right now, here’s a wallet-sparing alternative, in the form of the Skechers Endeavour.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Lee and his supporters have made a final bid to spare him, noting the jury in his case had made a recommendation of life imprisonment, which the judge overrode.

— CBS News, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of spare

Verb

In 1970, after deciding to commit to ending dolphin captivity, O’Barry founded Dolphin Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving and protecting dolphins.

— Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Attendees have been asked to choose outfits that conserve water — the style guide points to materials grown with regenerative agriculture, dye methods that curb water consumption, and brands that invest in safeguarding waterways.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of conserve

Verb

But that isn’t because the five-star hotel has scrimped on the restoration work – far from it.

— Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 29 July 2026
Rossmönster Havn Camper Van $308,998 Running smooth on a Mercedes Sprinter chassis, this off-grid van doesn’t scrimp on luxury.

— Kris Millgate, USA Today, 1 July 2026

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