skimper

skimp

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skimp]
- /skɪmp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skimp]
- /skɪmp/

Definitions of skimper word

verb without object skimper to scrimp. 1
verb with object skimper to scrimp. 1
verb with object skimper to scamp. 1
adjective skimper skimpy; scanty. 1

See all 4 definitions of skimper

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Origin of skimper

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80; origin uncertain

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Parts of speech for Skimper

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Skimper

skimper 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.

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skimper usage trend in Literature

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