v. t. | 1. | To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp. |
2. | To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp. | |
v. i. | 1. | To save; to be parsimonious or niggardly. |
a. | 1. | Scanty. |
Verb | 1. | skimp - work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially Synonyms: scant |
2. | skimp - limit in quality or quantity Synonyms: scant | |
3. | skimp - subsist on a meager allowance; "scratch and scrimp" | |
4. | skimp - supply sparingly and with restricted quantities; "sting with the allowance" |