skimp
/skɪmp/verb★Intermediate— to use or provide less than necessary
informal
to use or provide less than necessary, often to save money or time
He skimp on details when explaining the project.
He provided fewer details than necessary when explaining the project.
Don't skimp on quality when buying furniture.
Don't choose lower-quality furniture to save money.
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Often used in contexts where cutting corners is seen as negative.
Collocations
skimp onto reduce or cut back on something
Antonyms
💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'skimp on' to describe reducing something specific, like 'skimp on details' or 'skimp on ingredients'.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'skimpen' (to be sparing), related to Old English 'scympan' (to save).
📝Usage Notes
Often used in informal contexts to describe reducing quality or quantity to save money or time. Can have a negative connotation.
Word Breakdown
skimp
to be sparing or reduce
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