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- [skimp]
- /skɪmp/
- /skɪmp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skimp]
- /skɪmp/
Definitions of skimp word
- verb without object skimp to scrimp. 1
- verb with object skimp to scrimp. 1
- verb with object skimp to scamp. 1
- adjective skimp skimpy; scanty. 1
- intransitive verb skimp be stingy 1
- intransitive verb skimp be frugal, stingy with 1
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Origin of skimp
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; origin uncertain
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Skimp
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
skimp popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
skimp usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for skimp
verb skimp
- conserve — If you conserve a supply of something, you use it carefully so that it lasts for a long time.
- cut corners — to do something in the easiest and shortest way, esp at the expense of high standards
- economize — to practice economy; avoid waste or extravagance.
- gloss over — an explanation or translation, by means of a marginal or interlinear note, of a technical or unusual expression in a manuscript text.
- lay aside — to put or place in a horizontal position or position of rest; set down: to lay a book on a desk.
adj skimp
- meager — deficient in quantity or quality; lacking fullness or richness; scanty; inadequate: a meager salary; meager fare; a meager harvest.
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