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skimps

/skɪmps/

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verb

Verspotten, verhöhnen, verachten

To mock, deride, scorn, scold, make fun of.

Examples :

"The teacher skimped the student's presentation, making fun of his clumsy delivery. "

Der Lehrer verspottete die Präsentation des Schülers und machte sich über seine ungeschickte Präsentation lustig.

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verb

sparen, knausern

To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp.

Examples :

"Because he was running late, he skimps on breakfast and just grabs a piece of toast. "

Weil er sich verspätete, sparte er beim Frühstück und nahm sich nur eine Scheibe Toast.

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verb

sparen, knausern

To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp.

Examples :

"She often skimps on breakfast, which leaves her feeling tired by lunchtime. "

Sie spart oft am Frühstück, was dazu führt, dass sie sich mittags müde fühlt.

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verb

Spart, knausert

To save; to be parsimonious or stingy.

Examples :

"He always skimps on the amount of sugar he puts in his coffee to save money. "

Er spart immer an der Zuckermenge in seinem Kaffee, um Geld zu sparen.

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