 skimp |
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| 1. | [ verb ] subsist on a meager allowance | |
| Synonyms: | stint scrimp | |
| Examples: | "scratch and scrimp" |
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| Related terms: | save stinter | |
| 2. | [ verb ] limit in quality or quantity | |
| Synonyms: | scant | |
| Related terms: | restrict | |
| 3. | [ verb ] (work) work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially | |
| Synonyms: | scant | |
| Related terms: | work gloss_over | |
| 4. | [ verb ] supply sparingly and with restricted quantities | |
| Synonyms: | scant stint | |
| Examples: | "sting with the allowance" |
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| Related terms: | supply stinter | |
| Similar spelling: |
skimpy skimpily |
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