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
(transitive) To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp.
beknibbelen
(intransitive) To save; to be parsimonious or stingy.
What does "skimp" mean?
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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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