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skimp

verb

Supply sparingly and with restricted quantities

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
S
Ends with
P
Contains
KI
Scrabble score
13
CEFR level
C1

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verb

  1. Supply sparingly and with restricted quantities

    “Stint with the allowance”

verb

  1. Subsist on a meager allowance

    “Scratch and scrimp”

verb

  1. Limit in quality or quantity

verb

  1. Work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially

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Stint with the allowance
Scratch and scrimp

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