skimped
/skɪmpt/
Meanings
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Verb
To save or spend less on something, often intentionally, in order to make ends meet or to have more money left for other things.
Rhymes
Words rhyming with skimpedmended , lended , tended
Variants
List of all variants of skimped that leads to same resultskimp , skimped , skimping , skimps
Trivia
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The word 'skimped' comes from the Old English word 'scympian', which means 'to cut off'.
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In some contexts, 'skimped' can also refer to something that has been done quickly or incompletely.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
frugality: The practice of saving money and resources by spending thoughtfully and avoiding waste.
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budgeting: The process of creating a plan to spend your money.
How to Memorize "skimped"
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visualize
- Visualize the act of saving money by picturing yourself putting coins or bills into a jar or piggy bank.
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associate
- Associate the word 'skimped' with the idea of being resourceful and saving money.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Saving is Skimping' to help remember the meaning of the word.
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