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kısmak — meaning in English

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English meaning

skimp verb To spend or use less of something than is really needed, to save money or effort.
tighten verb To make something tighter, firmer, or more secure.

Senses

kısmak is used for these senses in English:

skimp To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp.
tighten (economics) To make money harder to borrow or obtain.

tighten — full definition

verb To make something tighter, firmer, or more secure.
verb To make rules, controls, or financial conditions stricter or more restrictive.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Turkish words

baştan savma yapmak savsaklamak az vermek cimrilik etmek sıkmak daralmak darlaşmak