skimp has definitions from the field of work
1
[ verb ] subsist on a meager allowance

Synonyms

stint scrimp

Examples

"scratch and scrimp"

Related terms

save stinter

2
[ verb ] limit in quality or quantity

Synonyms

scant

Related terms

restrict

3
[ verb ] (work) work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially

Synonyms

scant

Related terms

work gloss_over

4
[ verb ] supply sparingly and with restricted quantities

Synonyms

scant stint

Examples

"sting with the allowance"

Related terms

supply stinter

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