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skimp

/ skimp /
verb

Definitions & Examples

verb Sense 1
work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially
Type of:
work
See also:
gloss over skate over smooth over slur over skimp over
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something
verb Sense 2
supply sparingly and with restricted quantities
"sting with the allowance"
Type of:
supply provide render
Derived:
stinter
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something
verb Sense 3
limit in quality or quantity
Type of:
restrict
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 4
subsist on a meager allowance
"scratch and scrimp"
Type of:
save
Derived:
stinter
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s PP
Semantic Complexity
54%
Sense Count
4
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
13
Times Searched
29
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work supply provide render restrict save