1. to provide or use less than what is needed or expected; to be stingy with
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘skimp’

Examples

• She never skimps on ingredients when cooking for guests.
• The contractor skimps on materials to increase his profit margin.
• He skimps on sleep during exam week.
• The restaurant skimps on portion sizes but charges high prices.
• Don’t skimp on safety equipment when rock climbing.
• The company skimps on employee benefits to cut costs.