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) |