Dictionary entry

Skimp

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Skimp (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Skimped (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Skimping.] [Cf. Skinch, Scamp, v. t.] 1. To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp.

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