Skimp: meaning, definitions and examples

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skimp

 

[ skษชm p ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

spending less

To skimp means to use less of something, often in a way that compromises quality or thoroughness. This term is frequently used when discussing resources, time, or effort. In practice, skimping can lead to subpar results and is often considered an act of negligence in various contexts. It's important to balance efficiency and adequacy, as excessive skimping can result in significant drawbacks.

Synonyms

cut back, economize, scrimp, skimping, thrift

Examples of usage

  • He decided to skimp on materials to save money.
  • You shouldn't skimp on safety measures.
  • They tended to skimp on quality when rushing to meet deadlines.

Translations

Translations of the word "skimp" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น economizar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค‚เคœเฅ‚เคธ เคนเฅ‹เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sparen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menghemat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะบะพะฝะพะผะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oszczฤ™dzaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฏ€็ด„ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉconomiser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ahorrar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tasarruf etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ˆ์•ฝํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆููŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกetล™it

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกetriลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Š‚็œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ varฤevati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spara

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏะฝะตะผะดะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ–แƒแƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™naษ™t etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ahorrar

Etymology

The word 'skimp' has its origins in the early 19th century. It is thought to be derived from the dialectal English word 'skimp,' which meant to 'scrape by' or 'get by with less.' This word is related to the notion of economizing and has been used to describe behaviors where one does not spend enough or cuts corners in various endeavors. The term reflects a cultural attitude towards frugality and resource management, often highlighting a tension between frugality and quality. Over time, 'skimp' has evolved in usage but retains its core meaning of inadequately providing for something.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,525, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.