skimp

• Deutsches Verb, das bedeutet, mit Ressourcen, Aufwand oder Material sparsam umzugehen, oft übertrieben knauserig zu sein oder notgedrungen zu wenig zu geben.

A verb used to indicate the act of using insufficient resources, effort, or materials, often to save money or time.

1. Work hastily or carelesslyB2informal

   To deal with something inadequately and superficially, often due to lack of time or effort.

   Schlampig arbeiten

   • He skimped on his homework and got a poor grade.
   • Don't skimp on the details when writing your report.
   • She skimped through the instructions and missed an important step.

   Synonymebotchbunglecut cornersdodgefudgescampshirkslightslouch

   Antonymelaborpersevereslavetoil

2. Limit in quality or quantityB2informal

   To use less of something than is needed, often to save money or resources.

   Knausern

   • They skimped on the ingredients, so the cake tasted bland.
   • The company skimped on safety measures to cut costs.
   • If you skimp on sleep, your health will suffer.

   Synonymeconservecut cornerseconomizepinchscantscrimpstint

   Antonymelavishsplurge

3. Subsist on a meager allowanceC1informal

   To live on a very small amount of money or resources.

   Von wenig leben

   • During college, she had to skimp on a tight budget.
   • They skimped by on leftovers and cheap meals.
   • He skimped for years to save enough for a house.

   Synonymeeke outget byscrape byscrimp

4. Supply sparinglyC1formal

   To provide something in very limited quantities.

   Knapp halten

   • The restaurant skimped on the portions, leaving customers hungry.
   • The charity skimped on supplies due to limited donations.
   • Don't skimp on the frosting; make sure the cake is well-covered.

   Synonymepinchrationscantscrimpstint

   Antonymelavishsquanderwaste

Phrasal-Variantenskimp over