skimp

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по использованию недостаточных ресурсов, усилий или материалов, часто с целью экономии денег или времени.

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.

   Делать небрежно

   • 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.

   Synonymsbotchbunglecut cornersdodgefudgescampshirkslightslouch

   Antonymslaborpersevereslavetoil

2. Limit in quality or quantityB2informal

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

   Экономить

   • 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.

   Synonymsconservecut cornerseconomizepinchscantscrimpstint

   Antonymslavishsplurge

3. Subsist on a meager allowanceC1informal

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

   Экономить на необходимом

   • 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.

   Synonymseke outget byscrape byscrimp

4. Supply sparinglyC1formal

   To provide something in very limited quantities.

   Экономить

   • 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.

   Synonymspinchrationscantscrimpstint

   Antonymslavishsquanderwaste

Phrasal variantsskimp over