Definition of Scrimp

1. Verb. Subsist on a meager allowance. "Scratch and scrimp"

Exact synonyms: Skimp, Stint
Generic synonyms: Save
Derivative terms: Stinter

Definition of Scrimp

1. 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.

2. a. Short; scanty; curtailed.

3. n. A pinching miser; a niggard.

Definition of Scrimp

1. to be very or overly thrifty [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scrimp

scriggled
scriggles
scriggly
scrike
scriked
scrikes
scriking
scrim
scrimmage
scrimmaged
scrimmager
scrimmagers
scrimmages
scrimmage line
scrimmaging
scrimp (current term)
scrimped
scrimper
scrimpers
scrimpier
scrimpiest
scrimpily
scrimping
scrimpit
scrimply
scrimps
scrimpy
scrims
scrimshander
scrimshanders

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