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Definition skimp in British English

skimp verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/skɪmp/
1

to not use or provide enough of something

Example

The dessert was good but they had skimped on the chocolate sauce.

Synonyms and related words
lay down lay up save on
2

to not spend enough money on something

Example

Don't skimp on grass seed - it's worth paying more for the better varieties.

Definition skimp in British English