to try to economize on the use of something; to fail to use enough of something. Please don't scrimp on the quality of the food. There is enough money. You don't have to scrimp on anything.

Is it skimp or scrimp?

scrimp/ skimp

As an adjective, it means meager, scanty. To scrimp is to be sparing with or thrifty; to save slowly and with difficulty. ... As an adjective, it also means meager or barely enough. To skimp is to give barely enough or to save by getting barely enough.

What is the meaning of scrimp and save?

Economize severely, spend as little as possible, as in For years we had to scrimp and save, but now we can enjoy life more. [