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.]
<-- used with "on"; to skimp on clothing so as to have enough food. -->
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Skimp, v. i.
To save; to be parsimonious or niggardly.
[Prov. Eng. & Colloq. U.S.]
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Skimp, a.
Scanty.
[Prov. Eng. & Colloq. U.S.]
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