SKIMP


Meaning of SKIMP in English

skimp /skɪmp/ BrE AmE verb [intransitive and transitive]

[ Date: 1800-1900 ; Origin: Perhaps from scrimp ]

to not spend enough money or time on something, or not use enough of something, so that what you do is unsuccessful or of bad quality

skimp on

It’s vital not to skimp on staff training.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.