scrimp

verb
UK: /skrɪmp/
US: /skrɪmp/

  1. To try to save money, but not in a way that is very effective or pleasant.

    1. We had to scrimp and save to afford a decent vacation this year.
    2. During the recession, many families had to scrimp on essentials like food and clothing, which made life very difficult.

  2. To provide or supply meagerly; be stingy in providing something.

    1. Don't scrimp on the sauce; it's what makes the dish delicious.
    2. The company is scrimping on employee training, which will likely affect the quality of their services.

Synonyms

economize save stint skimp
scrimp noun

  1. A situation in which someone tries to save money in a way that is not very effective or pleasant.

    1. The scrimping got old.
    2. After months of scrimping and saving, they finally had enough for a down payment on a house.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "scrimp" in English means: To try to save money, but not in a way that is very effective or pleasant., To provide or supply meagerly; be stingy in providing something..

The phonetic transcription of "scrimp" is /skrɪmp/ in British English and /skrɪmp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "scrimp": economize, save, stint, skimp.

Example usage of "scrimp": "We had to scrimp and save to afford a decent vacation this year.". More examples on the page.