verb🔗ShareVerspotten, verhöhnen, verachtenTo mock, deride, scorn, scold, make fun of."The bully skimpied the new student for wearing mismatched socks. "Der Schläger verspottete den neuen Schüler dafür, dass er unpassende Socken trug.attitudecharactercommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGeizige Sache, knappe SacheA skimpy or insubstantial thing, especially a piece of clothing.""She wore a skimp that barely covered her shoulders." "Sie trug eine knappe Sache, die kaum ihre Schultern bedeckte.appearancewearstyleitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUnterwäsche(in the plural) Underwear."My brother forgot his skimp before school this morning. "Mein Bruder hat heute Morgen seine Unterwäsche vor der Schule vergessen.wearbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSparen, knausernTo slight; to do carelessly; to scamp."The student skimmed through his homework, skimpily answering the questions, and hoping to get a passing grade. "Der Schüler sparte bei seinen Hausaufgaben, beantwortete die Fragen nur oberflächlich und hoffte, eine ausreichende Note zu bekommen.qualityactionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSparen, knausernTo make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp."We had to skimp on groceries this month because the car repair was so expensive. "Diesen Monat mussten wir bei Lebensmitteln sparen, weil die Autoreparatur so teuer war.economybusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSparen, knausernTo save; to be parsimonious or stingy.""The company tried to skimp on employee training, which led to a drop in the quality of their work." "Das Unternehmen versuchte, bei der Mitarbeiterschulung zu sparen, was zu einem Rückgang der Qualität ihrer Arbeit führte.economybusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareKnapp, spärlichScanty."The student's budget was so skimp, they couldn't afford a new textbook. "Das Budget des Schülers war so knapp, dass er sich kein neues Lehrbuch leisten konnte.qualityamounteconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
