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skimp  audio  (skmp) KEY 

VERB:
skimped, skimp·ing, skimps
VERB:
tr.
  1. To deal with hastily, carelessly, or with poor material: concentrated on reelection, skimping other matters.
  2. To provide for or supply inadequately; be stingy with: accused them of skimping defense funding.
VERB:
intr.
To be stingy or very thrifty.
ADJECTIVE:
Scanty; skimpy.
ETYMOLOGY:
Obsolete skimp, scanty, perhaps from alteration of scrimp


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