1. to provide or use less than what is needed or expected; to be sparing with
2. to do something hastily or carelessly with insufficient effort or attention

Examples

• Don’t skimp on the ingredients when making this recipe.
• The contractor skimped on materials to increase his profit.
• She had to skimp on groceries to pay the rent.
• The company skimped on safety training for new employees.
• He skimped on his homework and got a poor grade.
• We can’t afford to skimp on quality control.
• They skimped on the decorations for the party.