skimp

(verb) work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially. Synonyms: scant.

(verb) limit in quality or quantity. Synonyms: scant.

(verb) subsist on a meager allowance. Synonyms: scrimp, stint. Example: "Scratch and scrimp."

(verb) supply sparingly and with restricted quantities. Synonyms: stint, scant. Example: "Sting with the allowance."