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skimp
skimp /skɪmp/ verb [intransitive and transitive]
 Date: 1800-1900
 Origin: Perhaps from scrimp
to not spend enough money or time on something, or not use enough of something, so that what you do is unsuccessful or of bad quality
    skimp on
    It’s vital not to skimp on staff training.