
Skimp
Negative Connotation
Using 'skimp' suggests lack of effort or investment, often seen as negative.
The event failed because they skimped on promotion.
Budget Contexts
'Skimp' is often used in conversations about budgeting and finance.
We can't skimp on our savings plan.
Implies Insufficiency
Implying that the result won't be as good due to the lack of resources.
If we skimp on the ingredients, the cake won't taste good.
Compare with
ConserveCut backEconomizeRestrictScrimpStintTightenWithhold
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