SKIMP
Dictionary entry overview: What does skimp mean?
• SKIMP (verb)
The verb SKIMP has 4 senses:
1. work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially
2. limit in quality or quantity
3. subsist on a meager allowance
4. supply sparingly and with restricted quantities
Familiarity information: SKIMP used as a verb is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
• SKIMP (verb)
Meaning:
Work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially
Classified under:
Verbs of political and social activities and events
Synonyms:
scant; skimp
Hypernyms (to "skimp" is one way to...):
work (exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s
Also:
skimp over (treat hurriedly or avoid dealing with properly)
Meaning:
Limit in quality or quantity
Classified under:
Verbs of political and social activities and events
Synonyms:
scant; skimp
Hypernyms (to "skimp" is one way to...):
restrict (place under restrictions; limit access to)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s something
Meaning:
Subsist on a meager allowance
Classified under:
Verbs of buying, selling, owning
Synonyms:
stint; scrimp; skimp
Context example:
scratch and scrimp
Hypernyms (to "skimp" is one way to...):
save (spend less; buy at a reduced price)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s on something
Meaning:
Supply sparingly and with restricted quantities
Classified under:
Verbs of buying, selling, owning
Synonyms:
stint; scant; skimp
Context example:
sting with the allowance
Hypernyms (to "skimp" is one way to...):
furnish; provide; render; supply (provide or furnish with)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s
