SKIMP (ON) Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

skimp (on)

verb

Definition of skimp (on)

as in to stint (on)

to use or give out in stingy amounts I'd like a baked potato, and don't skimp on the sour cream

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Don’t avoid uncomfortable realities; addressing them head-on will spare you unwelcome surprises later.

— Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2026
This would have let the Bears build on land that is or would become publicly owned, sparing the stadium from property taxes.

— Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

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