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SKIMP which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SKIMP
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "SKIMP" which means:
- verb
- • Work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially
- • Limit in quality or quantity
- • Subsist on a meager allowance
- • Supply sparingly and with restricted quantities noun
- • A skimpy or insubstantial thing, especially a piece of clothing.
- • (in the plural) underwear. adjective
- • Scanty.
An example sentence would be:
- • "I always skimp on breakfast because i'm always in a rush."
- • "She tends to skimp on quality when buying clothes."
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