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Synonyms for skimp

Most common

save scrimp

All synonyms

Verb

1. Scant

scant, stint

Definitions

  1. v. 1

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

    I thought Adie was only skimpin' me.

Related words

Word family
skimper skimpflation skimpily skimpy

Forms

Past participle
skimped
e.g. skimped → scanted, stinted, scrimped, saved…

Example sentences

  • save The word processor will save you a lot of trouble.
  • scrimp The group had to scrimp, connive, and hustle in order to get by.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
skimprising
saverising
scrimprising

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters
save1
5 letters
pinch1, stint1, scant1, scamp
6 letters
slight1, scrimp1

In other languages

Français
lésiner
Español
escatimar
Deutsch
geizen