Skimmings
noun
1.
Usually, skimmings. something that is removed by skimming.
2.
skimmings, Metallurgy. dross.
3.
Slang. the practice of concealing gambling or other profits so as to avoid paying taxes, commissions, etc.
plural noun
1.
material that is skimmed off a liquid
2.
the froth containing concentrated ore removed during a flotation process
3.
slag, scum, or impurities removed from molten metals
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- Skimp
verb (used without object) 1. to scrimp. verb (used with object) 2. to scrimp. 3. to scamp. adjective 4. skimpy; scanty. verb 1. to be extremely sparing or supply (someone) sparingly; stint 2. to perform (work, etc) carelessly, hastily, or with inadequate materials
- Skimper
verb (used without object) 1. to scrimp. verb (used with object) 2. to scrimp. 3. to scamp. adjective 4. skimpy; scanty. verb 1. to be extremely sparing or supply (someone) sparingly; stint 2. to perform (work, etc) carelessly, hastily, or with inadequate materials
- Skimpily
adjective, skimpier, skimpiest. 1. lacking in size, fullness, etc.; scanty: a skimpy hem; a skimpy dinner. 2. too thrifty; stingy: a skimpy housekeeper. adjective skimpier, skimpiest 1. (of clothes, etc) made of too little material; scanty 2. excessively thrifty; mean; stingy
- Skimpy
adjective, skimpier, skimpiest. 1. lacking in size, fullness, etc.; scanty: a skimpy hem; a skimpy dinner. 2. too thrifty; stingy: a skimpy housekeeper. adjective skimpier, skimpiest 1. (of clothes, etc) made of too little material; scanty 2. excessively thrifty; mean; stingy