skimp
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skimp
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
1. (general)
a. escatimar
Do we really need to use a quarter cup of truffle oil? It's so expensive! - Yes. Don't skimp!¿De verdad tenemos que usar un cuarto de taza de aceite de trufa? ¡Es muy costoso! - Sí. ¡No escatimes!
b. mezquinar (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
The greedy plantation owner skimped on his slaves' food.El codicioso dueño de la plantación mezquinaba la comida a sus esclavos.
c. tacañear (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
I bought plenty of decorations, Karen. Don't accuse me of skimping.Compré suficientes adornos, Karen. No me acuses de tacañear.
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