skimp 
(skĭmp)
(skĭmp)v. skimped, skimp·ing, skimps
v.tr.
1. To deal with hastily, carelessly, or with poor material: concentrated on reelection, skimping other matters.
2. To provide for or supply inadequately; be stingy with: accused them of skimping defense funding.
v.intr.
To be stingy or very thrifty.
adj.
Scanty; skimpy.
[Obsolete skimp, scanty, perhaps from alteration of SCRIMP.]