scrimp

verb

\ ˈskrimp

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scrimped; scrimping; scrimps

Definition of scrimp

transitive verb

1 : to be stingy in providing for

2 : to make too small, short, or scanty

intransitive verb

: to be frugal or stingy

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Synonyms

Antonyms

waste

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 Bed frames are something that are surprisingly easy to scrimp on. — Amanda Lauren, Forbes, "How To Decorate Your First Apartment Or Home," 27 Feb. 2021 From those observations, scientists concluded that farmers shouldn’t scrimp on phosphorus. — Julia Rosen, National Geographic, "Farmers are facing a phosphorus crisis. The solution starts with soil.," 14 Oct. 2020 Apple introduced a cheaper version of its smartwatch, its latest attempt to broaden the appeal of its trend-setting products while many consumers are forced to scrimp during the coronavirus pandemic. — Michael Liedtke, Star Tribune, "Apple debuts discount watch, but no new iPhones ... yet," 15 Sep. 2020 But baseball has been particularly unkind to older players as franchises scrimp for every last nickel even as record revenues float their values into the multi-billions. — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, "Opinion: As Ryan Zimmerman and others opt out of 2020 MLB season, sport's new reality begins to settle in," 29 June 2020 And our product is labor-intensive and there is no way to scrimp. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, "A small business survived wildfires and floods — then COVID-19 happened," 11 June 2020 The brilliant little automobiles in this hotly contested segment of the market don't scrimp on engineering excellence or enthusiast appeal, even though practical, basic transport is all their mission profile really calls for. — Kevin Smith, Car and Driver, "Tested: 1992 Honda Civic Si Hatchback Hits All the Right Marks," 5 June 2020 This remake of the cruise takes place on a paddleboard and doesn’t scrimp on the groaners. — Hugo Martín, Los Angeles Times, "Theme park fans are re-creating rides at home, with tennis balls and pets as special effects," 29 Apr. 2020 Choosing a wand lighter makes life just a little bit easier, but don’t scrimp on quality. — The Editors, Field & Stream, "Three Lighters Perfect for Any Outdoors Situation," 14 Apr. 2020

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“Scrimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrimp. Accessed 7 May. 2021.

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scrimp

verb

English Language Learners Definition of scrimp

: to spend as little money as you can : to be careful about spending money

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