scrimp (Meaning)
scrimp (v)
subsist on a meager allowance
scrimp (v. t.)
To make too small or short; to limit or straiten; to put on short allowance; to scant; to contract; to shorten; as, to scrimp the pattern of a coat.
scrimp (a.)
Short; scanty; curtailed.
scrimp (n.)
A pinching miser; a niggard.
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scrimp Sentence Examples
- The frugal couple scrimped and saved every penny to secure their financial future.
- Despite her lavish lifestyle, she couldn't scrimp on her weekly manicures.
- The company's budget constraints forced them to scrimp on hiring and training new employees.
- To make ends meet, the family had to scrimp on food and utilities.
- The government imposed austerity measures, scrimping on essential services to reduce the deficit.
- The honeymooners scrimped on accommodation to splurge on unforgettable experiences.
- The homeowner had to scrimp on renovations to keep within her budget.
- The chef scrimped on ingredients, sacrificing flavor for profit.
- The miserly landlord scrimped on repairs, leaving tenants with dilapidated living conditions.
- The overambitious project manager scrimped on resources, leading to delays and setbacks.
FAQs About the word scrimp
subsist on a meager allowanceTo make too small or short; to limit or straiten; to put on short allowance; to scant; to contract; to shorten; as, to scrimp the p
spare, conserve,save, economize, skimp, preserve,manage, scrape, pinch, cut back
spend, lavish, spend, squander, lavish,waste, waste, squander, misspend, run through
The frugal couple scrimped and saved every penny to secure their financial future.
Despite her lavish lifestyle, she couldn't scrimp on her weekly manicures.
The company's budget constraints forced them to scrimp on hiring and training new employees.
To make ends meet, the family had to scrimp on food and utilities.
