How to use skimp in a sentence
11 example sentences · verb, adjective, noun
Skimp means to mock, deride, scorn, scold, make fun of. Example: “He didn't skimp it, being a lawyer.”
Examples of skimp by meaning
verbTo slight; to do carelessly; to scamp.
- He didn't skimp it, being a lawyer.1955 October, Rex Stout, “Die Like a Dog”, in Three Witnesses, Bantam, published 1994, →ISBN, page 159
verbTo make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp.
- The temptation to skimp examinations and maintenance procedures, to save time or overcome staff shortages, must be resisted, and supervisors must insist on strict adherence to maintenance schedules and quality of workmanship.1964 January, “The maintenance of B.R. diesel-electric locomotives”, in Modern Railways, page 54
- They look like premium products that no one skimped on.2024 April 27, James Poniewozik, “The Comfortable Problem of Mid TV”, in The New York Times, →ISSN
nounA skimpy or insubstantial thing, especially a piece of clothing.
- All that pain from just a skimp of flesh.2007, George Ella Lyon, With a Hammer for my Heart, page 192
nounUnderwear.
- While presenting a rundown of the sexiest soap stars in the world in this week's ZOO, Hollyoaks' Gemma Atkinson very kindly stripped down to her skimps herself.2007, Zoo Today
More sentences with skimp
- It's when, instead of simply raising prices, companies skimp on the goods and services they provide.2021 October 26, Greg Rosalsky, “Meet skimpflation: A reason inflation is worse than the government says it is”, in Planet Money. From the entry skimpflation
- Don’t skimp when it comes to the nail clippers and cuticle pusher.2020 June 27, Adriana Balsamo, “Give Yourself the Perfect Summer Pedicure”, in The New York Times, New York, N.Y.: The New York Times…. From the entry nail clippers
- His skimped allowance of grey beard was almost of the colour of his skin.1930, Norman Lindsay, Redheap, Sydney, N.S.W.: Ure Smith, →OCLC, page 127. From the entry skimped
- 'Young earthists' will complain I have skimped their case.1987, Michael Pitman, Adam and evolution: a scientific critique of neo-Darwinism, →ISBN, page 238. From the entry earthist
- But "the rub" comes when unscrupulous fabricators or finishers skimp, misfabricate, or poorly process these yarns and cloths.1937, Rayon Or'ganon - Volume 8, page 109. From the entry misfabricate
- Recovered from reverie, Miss Marley joined him, coming cautiously over the rocks in her flat-heeled shoes, and skimping back her frock a little to mark her step.1938, Norman Lindsay, Age of Consent, 1st Australian edition, Sydney, N.S.W.: Ure Smith, published 1962, →OCLC, page 128. From the entry flat-heeled
Meaning of skimp
- verb To mock, deride, scorn, scold, make fun of.
- verb To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp.
- verb To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp.
Questions about skimp in a sentence
- How do you use skimp in a sentence?
- Skimp is used as a verb, adjective and noun. For example: “He didn't skimp it, being a lawyer.”
- What is a short sentence with skimp?
- “He didn't skimp it, being a lawyer.”
- What does skimp mean?
- Skimp means to mock, deride, scorn, scold, make fun of.
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