skimp
1. [ verb ] subsist on a meager allowance
Synonyms: stint scrimp
Examples:

"scratch and scrimp"

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"

Related terms: supply stinter
Similar spelling:   skimpy
  skimpily