skimp

[US]/skɪmp/

[UK]/skɪmp/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. withhold; not pay enough attention; be reluctant to give
vi. save; not pay enough attention
adj. insufficient; lacking

skimp on

skimping habits

skimping on essentials

skimping on expenses

skimping on details

skimping on necessities

misers who skimp their own children.

Older people shouldn’t skimp on food or heating.

don't skimp on insurance when you book your holidays.

Don't skimp the butter in making a cake.

She had to skimp to send her son to college.

concentrated on reelection, skimping other matters.

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