01 Word definition

skimp

5 letters · 1 vowel · 4 consonants

Is SKIMP a word?

Yes. SKIMP is a 5-letter verb. work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell SKIMP?

S-K-I-M-P

SKIMP contains 5 letters, begins with S, and ends with P.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially

2verb

  1. limit in quality or quantity

Synonyms
scant
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score13points
Words With Friends15points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is SKIMP spelled?

S1K2I3M4P5
Starts withSKIFirst 3 letters
Ends withIMPLast 3 letters
Unique letters5No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play SKIMP?

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FAQ Quick answers

About SKIMP.

How do you spell SKIMP?

SKIMP is spelled S-K-I-M-P. It contains 5 letters.