skimp
中文解釋
wordnet sense
Collocation Usage
Collins Definition
Verb
skimped, past tense; skimps, 3rd person singular present; skimping, present participle; skimped, past participle;
/skimp/,
Font size: 
skimped, past tense; skimps, 3rd person singular present; skimping, present participle; skimped, past participle;
-
Expend or use less time, money, or material on something than is necessary in an attempt to economize
- - don't skimp on insurance when you travel overseas
Web Definitions:
- work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially
- scant: limit in quality or quantity
- scrimp: subsist on a meager allowance; "scratch and scrimp"
- stint: supply sparingly and with restricted quantities; "sting with the allowance"
- A skimpy or insubstantial thing, especially a piece of clothing; Underwear; To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp; To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp; To save; to be parsimonious or stingy; Scanty
- (Skimping) To cut corners when offering hospitality, whether it be of biscuits or spirit measures. If you must skimp, it is better not to be seen to do it. Nobody likes a cheap-skate.