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Meaning of skimping

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

skimping

Pronunciation:/ˈskɪmpɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To mock, deride, scorn, scold, make fun of.

    Example: I thought Adie was only skimpin' me.

verb

Definitions

  1. To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp.

  2. To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp.

  3. To save; to be parsimonious or stingy.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Scanty; meagre; done inefficiently.