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skimp
Definitions
1
To
use
less
of
something
than
is
necessary
or
appropriate
,
often
to
save
money
or
resources
.
She
tends
to
skimp
on
ingredients
when
cooking
,
which
affects
the
taste
of
the
dish
.
The
company
decided
to
skimp
on
safety
measures
to
cut
costs
,
which
led
to
several
accidents
.
He
always
skimped
on
heating
during
winter
to
save
on
the
electricity
bill
.
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Originally meant
to make scanty or insufficient
Background
The word 'skimp' likely originated in the late 18th century, possibly as a variant of 'scrimp', which means to be sparing or frugal. It reflects the idea of providing less than what is needed.