What does skimp mean?we found 3 entries for the meaning of skimp
 

Skimp \Skimp\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Skimped; p. pr. & vb. n. Skimping.]

[Cf. Skinch, Scamp, v. t.]

1. To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp. [Prov. Eng. & Colloq. U.S.]

2. To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp. [Prov. Eng. & Colloq. U. S.]

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

 

Skimp \Skimp\, v. i. To save; to be parsimonious or niggardly. [Prov. Eng. & Colloq. U.S.]

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

 

Skimp \Skimp\, a. Scanty. [Prov. Eng. & Colloq. U.S.]

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

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