Skimped: meaning, definitions and examples

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skimped

 

[ skษชmpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

economize spending

To skimp means to spend less time, effort, or money on something than is appropriate or necessary. It often carries a negative connotation, implying that the individual is cutting corners or compromising quality in order to save resources. This behavior can lead to inadequate results or subpar outcomes in various contexts, such as work, home repairs, or budgeting. Skimping is generally discouraged, as it usually results in a lack of attention to important details.

Synonyms

cut back, scrimp, short-change, slash.

Examples of usage

  • He skimped on the food for the party, leaving guests hungry.
  • The company skimped on safety measures, resulting in an accident.
  • She skimped her studying, which reflected in her poor grades.

Translations

Translations of the word "skimped" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pouco generoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฎ เค–เคฐเฅเคš เค•เคฐเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geizig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kikir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบัƒะฟะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skฤ…py

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‘ใกใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท avare

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tacaรฑo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cimri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ์ƒ‰ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฎูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lakomรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lakomรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅๅ•ฌ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรญflast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะธะผัะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒญแƒ™แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xษ™sis

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tacaรฑo

Etymology

The word 'skimp' has its origins in the early 18th century, deriving from the dialectal term 'skimpen', which means to be sparing or to skimp. It may also be connected to the Old Norse word 'skimpa', meaning to skim or to cut short. Over time, the term evolved in English to reflect a broader meaning associated with being thrifty or careless about spending resources. Initially, it might have referred more to the act of being frugal or avoiding excess, but as it became more commonly used, the connotation shifted toward implying negligence or a lack of thoroughness in various tasks.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,844, 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.