skimp

🇺🇸 /skɪmp/ 🇬🇧 /skɪmp/
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Tags TOP20000
verb
R

to use less of something than you should because you want to save money or time

Don't skimp when you're buying a new mattress; a good sleep is important.

translation

v. to use less of something than you should because you want to save money or time

Word Forms

3rd Present skimps
Past skimped
Perfect skimped
Progressive skimping