Answer: skimps

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SKIMPSDoes poorly: Colloq.
skimpsExpend or use less time, money, or material on something than is necessary in an attempt to economize
skimpsSKIMP, to scrimp (to stint (to limit (to restrict)))
SKIMPSEconomizes maybe too much
SKIMPSCuts back
SKIMPSCuts corners, slangily
SKIMPSDoesn't do enough
SKIMPSKeeps expenses low
SKIMPSKeeps costs low
SKIMPSIs stingy.
SKIMPSUses too little.
SKIMPSCuts corners
SKIMPSDoles out stingily.
SKIMPSIs pinch-fisted.
SKIMPSEconomizes.
SKIMPSMakes too small.
SKIMPSPractices frugality
SKIMPSIs stingy
SKIMPSIs frugal
SKIMPSPinches pennies
SKIMPSIs sparing