| v. t. | 1. | To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp. |
| 2. | To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp. | |
| v. i. | 1. | To save; to be parsimonious or niggardly. |
| a. | 1. | Scanty. |
| Verb | 1. | skimp - work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially Synonyms: scant |
| 2. | skimp - limit in quality or quantity Synonyms: scant | |
| 3. | skimp - subsist on a meager allowance; "scratch and scrimp" | |
| 4. | skimp - supply sparingly and with restricted quantities; "sting with the allowance" |
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