SKIMP
What does "SKIMP" mean?
To spend or use less of something than is needed, in order to economize.
Meanings
- To provide or use an inadequate amount of something to save money or effort. Don't skimp on the foundation - the whole house rests on it.
- To be sparing or stingy in spending or supplying. They skimped through the lean years to keep the farm.
Word origin
Of uncertain origin, recorded from the 18th century; possibly related to 'scrimp', meaning to make scanty or to economize.
Remember it
SKIMP sounds like 'skimpy' - and that's exactly what skimping leaves you with: a skimpy result.
A little poem
Save on the thread and the seam will fail;
save on the candle and grope in the dark-
some thrift is just debt that arrives by mail.
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Wordplay
- The baker tried to skimp on yeast to cut costs. Now business is flat.
What it teaches
Skimp on the wrong thing and you pay twice - once to save, once to repair.
Quick facts
What does SKIMP mean?
To spend or use less of something than is needed, in order to economize.
Is SKIMP a valid word?
Yes — SKIMP is one of the answer words in Wordul, the daily word game.
How many letters is SKIMP?
SKIMP has 5 letters and 1 syllable.
Where does SKIMP come from?
Of uncertain origin, recorded from the 18th century; possibly related to 'scrimp', meaning to make scanty or to economize.
What can SKIMP teach us?
Skimp on the wrong thing and you pay twice - once to save, once to repair.
How players do
Be the first to solve it.