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- Dictionaryskimp/skɪmp/
verb
- 1. expend or use less time, money, or material on something than is necessary in an attempt to economize: "don't skimp on insurance when you book your holidays" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a fashionably short or revealing garment: informal "she wore a yellow skimp"
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Skimp means to use less of something than is necessary, or to not spend enough time or money on something. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, see examples and translations in other languages.
- English (US)
to not spend enough time or money on something, or to not...
- Znaczenie Skimp, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
SKIMP definicja: 1. to not spend enough time or money on...
- Skimp Spanish Translation
skimp translate: escatimar, economizar, chapucear. Learn...
- Skimp: Thai Translation
skimp translate: ใช้น้อยเกินไป, ทำอย่างไม่สมบูรณ์. Learn...
- Skimp Turkish Translation
skimp - translate into English with the Turkish-English...
- Skimp: German Translation
skimp translate: knausern, knapp halten. Learn more in the...
- Skimp: French Translation
skimp translate: économiser, lésiner (sur), bâcler. Learn...
- Skimp: Malay Translation
skimp translate: berdikit-dikit, melakukan dgn sambil lewa....
- English (US)
Skimp can be an adjective meaning skimpy or a verb meaning to save by skimping. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history and usage of skimp from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Skimp means to use less of something than is necessary, or to not spend enough time or money on something. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, see examples and translations in other languages.
Skimp means to provide too little or be stingy when supplying someone with something, or to use low-quality materials or ingredients. Learn the origin, usage, and related words of skimp from Dictionary.com.
Skimp means to deal with hastily, carelessly, or with poor material, or to be extremely sparing or supply something sparingly. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of skimp in different languages.
The verb skimp refers to using a limited amount of something. When tomato prices are high, a cost-conscious restaurant might skimp on the amount of chopped tomatoes it puts on salads. Skimp can also describe getting by spending very little money, like someone who skimps in order to save for the future.
skimp (on something) to try to spend less time, money, etc. on something than is really needed. Older people should not skimp on food or heating.
