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Meaning of scrimp

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

scrimp

Pronunciation:/skɹɪmp/

noun

Definitions

  1. A pinching miser; a niggard.

verb

Definitions

  1. To make too small or short.

    Example: To scrimp the pattern of a coat.

    Synonyms:contractscantshorten

  2. To limit or straiten; to put on short allowance.

  3. To be frugal.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Short; scanty; curtailed.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/scrimp

Related words

skimpstintniggardpinch-gutscrimpersnudgescrape-goodchurl