scrimped; scrimping; scrimps
: to be frugal or stingy
Examples of scrimp in a Sentence
They scrimped and saved for their big vacation.
had to scrimp and save for years in order to be able to afford a house
Recent Examples on the Web
The designers didn’t scrimp on high-tech creature comforts, either.
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
There's no need to scrimp and save to pick up the latest Samsung tech, as some of the best bargains are available in the Amazon Big Spring Sale.
—Kegan Mooney, PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2024
The ruling Communist Party faces a dilemma: Debt is a problem, but falling home prices lead people to scrimp on spending.
—Dake Kang, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2024
With housing prices falling and stocks prices limping along, even middle-class families are scrimping rather than spending.
—Dake Kang and Elaine Kurtenbach, Quartz, 4 Mar. 2024
Choose The Wrong Sized Rug A good rug rarely comes cheap, so many people scrimp by buying one that’s too small for the room.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
The country also fell into a technical recession, with its economy contracting for a second straight quarter in October-December, as consumers scrimped to make up for higher prices.
—Yuri Kageyama, Quartz, 21 Feb. 2024
Besides the savings at quarterback with Purdy, the Niners have had to scrimp at other places with the offensive line being the main spot.
—Josh Dubow, Twin Cities, 2 Feb. 2024
Estancia Cristina Best for: isolation Accessed via a catamaran journey across an icy lake in the majestic Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, Estancia Cristina immerses guests in the wilderness of Patagonia without scrimping on luxury.
—Sarah Marshall, Travel, 23 Jan. 2024
Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
There's no need to scrimp and save to pick up the latest Samsung tech, as some of the best bargains are available in the Amazon Big Spring Sale.
—Kegan Mooney, PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2024
The ruling Communist Party faces a dilemma: Debt is a problem, but falling home prices lead people to scrimp on spending.
—Dake Kang, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2024
With housing prices falling and stocks prices limping along, even middle-class families are scrimping rather than spending.
—Dake Kang and Elaine Kurtenbach, Quartz, 4 Mar. 2024
Choose The Wrong Sized Rug A good rug rarely comes cheap, so many people scrimp by buying one that’s too small for the room.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
The country also fell into a technical recession, with its economy contracting for a second straight quarter in October-December, as consumers scrimped to make up for higher prices.
—Yuri Kageyama, Quartz, 21 Feb. 2024
Besides the savings at quarterback with Purdy, the Niners have had to scrimp at other places with the offensive line being the main spot.
—Josh Dubow, Twin Cities, 2 Feb. 2024
Estancia Cristina Best for: isolation Accessed via a catamaran journey across an icy lake in the majestic Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, Estancia Cristina immerses guests in the wilderness of Patagonia without scrimping on luxury.
—Sarah Marshall, Travel, 23 Jan. 2024
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“Scrimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrimp. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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scrimp
verb1
: to make too small or short : skimp
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