Answer: skimped

AnswerCrossword Clue
SKIMPEDWas very thrifty
SKIMPEDPinched pennies
SKIMPEDLimited too closely: Colloq.
SKIMPEDDid imperfectly.
SKIMPEDWas parsimonious.
SKIMPEDEconomized
SKIMPEDCounted every penny
skimpedto scrimp
skimpedSKIMP, to scrimp (to stint (to limit (to restrict)))