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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
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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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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Example Sentences

stint with the allowance
scratch and scrimp

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