skimp

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English

Etymology

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Pronunciation

IPA /skɪmp/

Noun

skimp noun

A skimpy or insubstantial thing, especially a piece of clothing.
(in the plural) Underwear.

Verb

skimp verb

To mock, deride, scorn, scold, make fun of.“I thought Adie was only skimpin' me.”

skimp verb

To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp.
To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp.
To save; to be parsimonious or stingy.

Adjective

skimp adjective

Scanty.

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Synonyms

scrimp scant stint spare economize stretch save cut conserve economise scunge skelp scrump skiver skite scrunt

Rhymes

limp crimp wimp primp pimp blimp scrimp chimp shrimp pistol shrimp

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