English verb: skimp |
1. | skimp (social) work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially |
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| Synonyms | scant |
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| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s |
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| Broader (hypernym) | work |
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2. | skimp (social) limit in quality or quantity |
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| Synonyms | scant |
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| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something |
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| Broader (hypernym) | restrict |
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3. | skimp (possession) subsist on a meager allowance |
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| Samples | Scratch and scrimp.
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| Synonyms | scrimp, stint |
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| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s on something |
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| Broader (hypernym) | save |
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4. | skimp (possession) supply sparingly and with restricted quantities |
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| Samples | Sting with the allowance.
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| Synonyms | scant, stint |
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| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s |
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| Broader (hypernym) | furnish, provide, render, supply |
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