skimp

• Verbe 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.

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.

   bâcler

   • 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.

   Synonymesbotchbunglecut cornersdodgefudgescampshirkslightslouch

   Antonymeslaborpersevereslavetoil

2. Limit in quality or quantityB2informal

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

   Lésiner sur

   • 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.

   Synonymesconservecut cornerseconomizepinchscantscrimpstint

   Antonymeslavishsplurge

3. Subsist on a meager allowanceC1informal

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

   vivre chichement

   • 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.

   Synonymeseke outget byscrape byscrimp

4. Supply sparinglyC1formal

   To provide something in very limited quantities.

   Fournir avec parcimonie

   • 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.

   Synonymespinchrationscantscrimpstint

   Antonymeslavishsquanderwaste

Variantes phrasalskimp over