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skimp in Dutch

skimp in Dutch is schimpen, beknibbelen — skimp means to spend or use less of something than is really needed, to save money or effort.

skimp in Dutch

schimpen
verb
(transitive) To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp.
beknibbelen
verb
(intransitive) To save; to be parsimonious or stingy.

What does "skimp" mean?

  1. verb To spend or use less of something than is really needed, to save money or effort.
    "Don't skimp on insulation, or you'll regret it in winter."
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skimp in a sentence

  • Don't skimp on insulation, or you'll regret it in winter.
  • She refused to skimp on ingredients for the cake.

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What is "skimp" in Dutch?
"skimp" in Dutch is schimpen, beknibbelen. skimp means: To spend or use less of something than is really needed, to save money or effort.
How do you use "skimp" in a sentence?
Example: "Don't skimp on insulation, or you'll regret it in winter." In Dutch, "skimp" is schimpen, beknibbelen.
Are there other ways to say "skimp" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "skimp": schimpen, beknibbelen.
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