as in to stint (on)
to use or give out in stingy amounts
I'd like a baked potato, and don't skimp on the sour cream
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After Japan took a 1-0 lead in the first half, Brazil relentlessly attacked in the second half, equalizing in the 56th minute before scoring again with only a minute to spare in stoppage time.
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The West Indies made 125-7 and the inadequacy of that total was exposed by Australia hunting it down with seven overs to spare.
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For one, most victims do not trust the justice system, which leads to scant reporting.
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There were few roads or trails or even paths to follow and scant potable water, but plenty of pit vipers and tarantulas.
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“Skimp (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skimp%20%28on%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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