Skimp

/skɪmp/ verb noun adjective

To mock, deride, scorn, scold, make fun of.

Meaning

  1. (verb) To mock, deride, scorn, scold, make fun of. “I thought Adie was only skimpin' me.”
  2. (noun) A skimpy or insubstantial thing, especially a piece of clothing.
  3. (noun) (in the plural) Underwear.
  4. (verb) To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp.
  5. (verb) To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp.
  6. (verb) To save; to be parsimonious or stingy.
  7. (adjective) Scanty.

Letter breakdown

  • Skimp contains 5 letters: 1 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 5 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 1.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 13.

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What does Skimp mean?

To mock, deride, scorn, scold, make fun of.

How many letters are in Skimp?

Skimp has 5 letters.

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