Definitions for skimp
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. skimp, scantverb

   work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially

2. scant, skimpverb

   limit in quality or quantity

3. scrimp, stint, skimpverb

   subsist on a meager allowance

   "scratch and scrimp"

4. stint, skimp, scantverb

   supply sparingly and with restricted quantities

   "sting with the allowance"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. skimpnoun

   A skimpy or insubstantial thing, especially a piece of clothing.

2. skimpnoun

   Underwear.

3. skimpverb

   To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp.

4. skimpverb

   To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp.

5. skimpverb

   To save; to be parsimonious or stingy.

6. skimpadjective

   Scanty.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. skimp

   Skimp is a verb that generally refers to giving or using less time, money, energy, or other resources than is necessary or appropriate. It implies stinting or economizing excessively, often to the point of neglecting or avoiding necessary expenses or actions.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Skimpverb

   to slight; to do carelessly; to scamp

2. Skimpverb

   to make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp

3. Skimpverb

   to save; to be parsimonious or niggardly

4. Skimpadjective

   scanty

5. Etymology: [Cf. Skinch, Scamp, v. t.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Skimp

   skimp, v.t. to give scanty measure, to stint: to do a thing imperfectly.—v.i. to be parsimonious.—adj. scanty, spare.—adj. Skim′ping, sparing: meagre: done inefficiently.—adv. Skim′pingly.—adj. Skim′py. [A variant of scamp.]

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1. Alex

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of skimp in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of skimp in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of skimp in a Sentence

1. Noah Kagan:

   A deal is never over until it’s signed – don’t skimp on anything until the deal is closed.

2. Bob Seger:

   Be original. That's my best advice. You're going to find that there's something that you do well, and try to do it with as much originality as you can, and don't skimp on the words. Work on the words.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=skimp
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Skimp
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skimp
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=skimp