What (who) is skimp - definition
skimp
An individual who is not forthcoming with her own effects; niggardly; stingy - or one who tells half-truths
Don't be such a skimp, let me have one of your french fries for cryin' out loud!
Don't be such a skimp, let me have one of your french fries for cryin' out loud!
skimp
(skimps, skimping, skimped)
If you skimp on something, you use less time, money, or material for it than you really need, so that the result is not good enough.
Many families must skimp on their food and other necessities just to meet the monthly rent.
= scrimp
VERB: V on n
Pronunciation examples for skimp
1. You don't skimp.
Disney's Zootopia _ Cast & Creative Team _ Talks at Google
2. Don't skimp on the payments.
Austerity - The History of a Dangerous Idea _ Mark Blyth _ Talks at Google
3. Don't skimp on foundation or concealer.
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4. Don't skimp on the exercise, and especially
Exercised - Why Something We Never Evolved To Do Is Healthy and Rewarding _ Talks at Google
5. don't skimp on the exercise after the diet.
Exercised - Why Something We Never Evolved To Do Is Healthy and Rewarding _ Talks at Google
Examples of use of skimp
1. Other chefs do not change the portion size but may skimp on costly ingredients.
2. Do you buy the $400 Xbox, or skimp and go with the $300 model?
3. Don‘t skimp on the artichoke hearts, even if you have to buy two jars.
4. International visitors often cram Australia‘s many other fascinations into their itineraries, but Sydney‘s not the place to skimp on time.
5. High–resolution video capture demands a high quality lens and Sony didn‘t skimp.