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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

skimp

/skɪmp/ verb · British & US
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What does skimp mean?

verb

to provide or use only a small amount of something, often in order to save money or effort; to give or provide insufficiently.

Example

"She tried to skimp on the ingredients, but the cake still turned out delicious."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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