skimp
[ skimp ]
/ skɪmp /
verb (used without object)
to scrimp.
verb (used with object)
to scrimp.
to scamp.
adjective
skimpy; scanty.
Origin of skimp
First recorded in 1875–80; origin uncertain
OTHER WORDS FROM skimp
skimp·ing·ly, adverbWords nearby skimp
skimmerton,
skimmia,
skimming,
skimmings,
skimobile,
skimp,
skimpy,
skin,
skin alive,
skin and bones,
skin care
Example sentences from the Web for skimp
British Dictionary definitions for skimp
skimp
/ (skɪmp) /
verb
to be extremely sparing or supply (someone) sparingly; stint
to perform (work, etc) carelessly, hastily, or with inadequate materials
Word Origin for skimp
C17: perhaps a combination of
scant and
scrimp