ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Skinch

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈskɪntʃ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Skinch is a verb meaning (Northern England) Time out.

Meaning

(Northern England) Time out.

More Meanings

  1. (slang) To give scant measure; to squeeze or pinch in order to effect a saving.
  2. (slang, derogatory) One who skinches.

Example Sentences

The child skinched money to go on the ride.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include scrump, scrunt, scapple, chintze, scunge, scutch.

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