skimp´ing|ly

skimp «skihmp», verb, adjective.

–v.t.

1. to supply in too small an amount: »

Don't skimp the butter in making a cake.

2. to do imperfectly: »

The lazy boy skimped his job.

–v.i.

1. to be very saving or economical: »

She had to skimp to send her daughter to college.

2. to do something perfectly: »

He was always skimping on his assignments.

–adj.

scanty; skimpy.

╂[origin uncertain. Compare etym. under scrimp. (Cf. ↑scrimp)]

–skimp´ing|ly, adverb.