Sekirov Dictionary

skimp

/ˈskɪmp/

verb4

  1. To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp.
  2. To save; to be parsimonious or stingy.
  3. To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp.
  4. (Scotland, Northern-England) To mock, deride, scorn, scold, make fun of.

noun2

  1. A skimpy or insubstantial thing, especially a piece of clothing.
  2. [in the plural] (informal) Underwear.

adjective1

  1. (informal, old-fashioned) Scanty.
forms

skimped · skimping · skimps · more skimp · most skimp

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