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Skimp Very Common

Skimp has 8 different meanings across 1 category:

Verb

Definitions
Noun
1

A skimpy or insubstantial thing, especially a piece of clothing.

Verb
1

work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially

2

limit in quality or quantity

3

subsist on a meager allowance

"scratch and scrimp"

4

supply sparingly and with restricted quantities

"stint with the allowance"

5

To mock, deride, scorn, scold, make fun of.

6

To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp.