Skimp (verb)

  1. To be sparing or frugal, especially with money; to not spend enough.
  2. To do something carelessly or in a rush.
  3. To cut corners.

Origin:

From the old english word scympan, meaning "to skimp" or "to save".

Examples:

  1. He had to skimp on food and other necessities because he didn't have enough money.
  2. She skimped on her work, doing the bare minimum to get by.
  3. The contractor skimped on materials, using cheap and inferior products.
  4. He knew he should have spent more time on his project, but he skimped and ended up with poor results.
  5. The company was accused of skimping on safety measures and putting workers at risk.
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