skimping

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025

skimp /skɪmp/   v. 

1. to scrimp;
   use less of something in order to economize;
   scrimp:
   [~ + on + object] Let's not skimp on the food for the party.

skimp•ing•ly, adv. 

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025

skimp  (skimp), v.i. 

1. to scrimp.

v.t. 

2. to scrimp.
3. to scamp.

adj. 

4. skimpy;
   scanty.

• origin, originally uncertain 1875–80

skimp′ing•ly, adv. 
Synonyms

• 1, 2. . stint, pinch.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::

skimp / skɪmp/ verb

1. to be extremely sparing or supply (someone) sparingly; stint
2. to perform (work, etc) carelessly, hastily, or with inadequate materials

Etymology: 17th Century: perhaps a combination of scant and scrimp