Skimp v. t. [imp. & p. p. Skimped p. pr. & vb. n. Skimping.] 1. To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp. [Prov. Eng. & Colloq. U.S.] 2. To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp. [Prov. Eng. & Colloq. U. S.]