skimp
/skɪmp/ · verb
Meaning
- To mock, deride, scorn, scold, make fun of.
- A skimpy or insubstantial thing, especially a piece of clothing.
- (in the plural) 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.
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