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skimp

verb

/skɪmp/

Meaning

to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort

Don’t skimp on quality when buying a new laptop.

scrimp, cut back, economize, stint

spend, lavish

skimp on, skimp money, skimp resources, skimp effort

To stride over something; to step across with long steps.

to tame an animal for use by humans; to adapt something for domestic use

to pursue or harass someone persistently

to cause something to change direction; to avoid answering directly

To keep someone away from other people; to isolate.

To twist into a knotted or distorted form.