Definitions for: Skimp

[v] supply sparingly, with a meager allowance
[v] scratch and scrimp
[v] limit in quality or quantity
[v] work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially

Webster (1913) Definition: Skimp, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Skimped; p. pr. & vb. n.
Skimping.] [Cf. Skinch, Scamp, v. t.]
1. To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp. [Prov. Eng. &
Colloq. U.S.]

2. To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp.
[Prov. Eng. & Colloq. U. S.]

Skimp, v. i.
To save; to be parsimonious or niggardly. [Prov. Eng. &
Colloq. U.S.]

Skimp, a.
Scanty. [Prov. Eng. & Colloq. U.S.]

Synonyms: scant, scant, scrimp, stint

See Also: furnish, gloss over, provide, render, restrict, save, skate over, skimp over, slur over, smooth over, supply, work

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