Skimp

Pronunciation: /skɪmp/

Definitions of skimp

verb to be thrifty or stingy; to use or provide in a limited or inadequate way

Example Sentences

A1 I skimped on my lunch by just eating a small sandwich.

A2 She skimps on buying new clothes to save money.

B1 When traveling, it's important not to skimp on travel insurance.

B2 The company decided to skimp on quality in order to cut costs, but it backfired.

C1 Despite his wealth, he still tends to skimp on basic necessities.

C2 The chef refused to skimp on ingredients, ensuring that every dish was of the highest quality.

Examples of skimp in a Sentence

formal It is important not to skimp on quality when it comes to purchasing medical equipment.

informal Don't skimp on the toppings when making your pizza.

slang I'm not going to skimp on the drinks for the party.

figurative She always skimps on sleep in order to get more work done.

Grammatical Forms of skimp

• past tense: skimped
• plural: skimps
• comparative: skimpier
• superlative: skimpiest
• present tense: skimp
• future tense: will skimp
• perfect tense: have skimped
• continuous tense: is skimping
• singular: skimp
• positive degree: skimp
• infinitive: to skimp
• gerund: skimping
• participle: skimped

Origin and Evolution of skimp

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'skimp' originated from the Old English word 'scamf', meaning to make scanty or insufficient.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'skimp' has retained its original meaning of being insufficient or scanty, but has also taken on additional connotations of being done hastily or without care.