skimped; skimping; skimps
: to give insufficient or barely sufficient attention or effort to or funds for
: to save by or as if by skimping
Synonyms
Examples of skimp in a Sentence
Adjective
money would be skimp until she got her first paycheck from her new job
Verb
Parents shouldn't skimp when it comes to their child's safety.
we must skimp and save if we are going to afford a vacation this summer
Recent Examples on the Web
Irina Groushevaia, Bon Appétit, 15 July 2021
Hailing from Southeast London, this rising star is no stranger to the spotlight and her impressive acting credits both in television and film are not skimp by any means.
—Mia Uzzell, Essence, 22 Feb. 2021
Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 12 May 2024
Don’t skimp on buying your mom a present, but don’t go into debt doing it, said two experts in marketing and behavioral finance.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
Rent outpacing wage growth means that many Americans are using an even larger portion of their paycheck for shelter, and often skimping on other necessities like child care, groceries or saving for a down payment on a home.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 8 May 2024
The top bosses skimped on infrastructure, too, hurting the team on the margins.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2024
Snowballs in the Desert: Dubai does not skimp on extravagance.
—Laura Manske, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
For those looking for a true surround sound setup, this Vizio M-Series 5.1 surround system is affordable without skimping on quality.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 5 Apr. 2024
The Home Zone Living Slim Kitchen Trash Can is the best trash can for someone looking to maximize kitchen space without skimping on form and function.
—Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2024
Saving on hotel costs for your Budapest vacation doesn't mean skimping on quality.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2024
Adjective
The caviar is often canned or frozen during the summer and fall to enjoy during the long winters—a taste of sunshine when our daylight hours are shortened to a skimp five.
—Irina Groushevaia, Bon Appétit, 15 July 2021
Hailing from Southeast London, this rising star is no stranger to the spotlight and her impressive acting credits both in television and film are not skimp by any means.
—Mia Uzzell, Essence, 22 Feb. 2021
Verb
Kosher salt: Be sure to not skimp on the salt, which elevates the taste of each ingredient and prevents the dish from tasting too heavy.
—Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 12 May 2024
Don’t skimp on buying your mom a present, but don’t go into debt doing it, said two experts in marketing and behavioral finance.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
Rent outpacing wage growth means that many Americans are using an even larger portion of their paycheck for shelter, and often skimping on other necessities like child care, groceries or saving for a down payment on a home.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 8 May 2024
The top bosses skimped on infrastructure, too, hurting the team on the margins.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2024
Snowballs in the Desert: Dubai does not skimp on extravagance.
—Laura Manske, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
For those looking for a true surround sound setup, this Vizio M-Series 5.1 surround system is affordable without skimping on quality.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 5 Apr. 2024
The Home Zone Living Slim Kitchen Trash Can is the best trash can for someone looking to maximize kitchen space without skimping on form and function.
—Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2024
Saving on hotel costs for your Budapest vacation doesn't mean skimping on quality.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2024
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“Skimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skimp. Accessed 21 May. 2024.
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