1. using less of something than is needed or expected; being stingy or economical to a fault
Usage: present participle of ‘skimp’

1. the act of using less than what is needed or appropriate
Usage: gerund form

Examples

• She’s been skimping on groceries to save money for vacation.
• The contractor was skimping on materials to increase his profit.
• His skimping on sleep is affecting his work performance.
• The restaurant’s skimping on portion sizes disappointed customers.
• Stop skimping on the paint or the wall won’t be covered properly.
• Their skimping on safety equipment led to workplace accidents.