Category:Skimp

Skimp, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Skimped; p. pr. & vb. n. Skimping.] Etym: [cf. Skinch, scamp, v. t.]

1. To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp. [prov. Eng. & colloq. U.s.]

2. To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp. [prov. Eng. & colloq. U. S.]

Skimp Skimp, v. i.

Defn: to save; to be parsimonious or niggardly. [prov. Eng. & colloq. U.s.]

Skimp Skimp, a.

Defn: scanty. [prov. Eng. & colloq. U.s.]