skimp

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по использованию недостаточных ресурсов, усилий или материалов, часто с целью экономии денег или времени.esVerbo que denota la acción de usar recursos, esfuerzo o materiales insuficientes, a menudo para ahorrar dinero o tiempo; también puede implicar escatimar en gastos o cantidades necesarias.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de fournir des ressources, des efforts ou des matériaux insuffisants, souvent afin d'économiser de l'argent ou du temps.deDeutsches Verb, das bedeutet, mit Ressourcen, Aufwand oder Material sparsam umzugehen, oft übertrieben knauserig zu sein oder notgedrungen zu wenig zu geben.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de usar recursos, esforço ou material em quantidade insuficiente, muitas vezes para economizar dinheiro ou tempo.zh指为了省钱、省时间而使用不足的资源、努力或材料，做事吝啬、敷衍或节省到不够用的程度。arفعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى استخدام موارد أو جهد أو مواد أقل من الكافي، غالبًا بغرض التوفير في المال أو الوقت.

1. Work hastily or carelessly B2 informal

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

   • 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.

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   Synonyme: botchbunglecut cornersdodgefudgescampshirkslightslouch

   Antonyme: laborpersevereslavetoil

2. Limit in quality or quantity B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruЭкономитьesEscatimarfrLésiner surdeKnausernptEconomizarzh节省arبخل

   Synonyme: conservecut cornerseconomizepinchscantscrimpstint

   Antonyme: lavishsplurge

3. Subsist on a meager allowance C1 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruЭкономить на необходимомesArreglárselas con una asignación escasafrvivre chichementdeVon wenig lebenptViver com poucozh省吃俭用arالتقتير في المعيشة

   Synonyme: eke outget byscrape byscrimp

4. Supply sparingly C1 formal

   To provide something in very limited quantities.

   • 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.

   ruЭкономитьesescasear (algo)frFournir avec parcimoniedeKnapp haltenptEconomizarzh吝啬给予arبخل

   Synonyme: pinchrationscantscrimpstint

   Antonyme: lavishsquanderwaste

• skimped past participle
• skimped past simple
• skimping present participle
• skimps third person singular

Phrasal-Varianten: skimp over