Skimp
(verb)
- To be sparing or frugal, especially with money; to not spend enough.
- To do something carelessly or in a rush.
- To cut corners.
Origin:
From the old english word scympan, meaning "to skimp" or "to save".
Examples:
- He had to skimp on food and other necessities because he didn't have enough money.
- She skimped on her work, doing the bare minimum to get by.
- The contractor skimped on materials, using cheap and inferior products.
- He knew he should have spent more time on his project, but he skimped and ended up with poor results.
- The company was accused of skimping on safety measures and putting workers at risk.