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skimp in Italian

skimp in Italian is sottovalutare, lesinare — skimp means to spend or use less of something than is really needed, to save money or effort.

skimp in Italian

sottovalutare
verb
(transitive) To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp.
lesinare
verb

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 Italian?

"skimp" in Italian is sottovalutare, lesinare. 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 Italian, "skimp" is sottovalutare, lesinare.

Are there other ways to say "skimp" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "skimp": sottovalutare, lesinare.

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