scrimpy Definition
- 1meager or insufficient in quantity or size
- 2stingy or miserly
Using scrimpy: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "scrimpy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The meal was scrimpy and unsatisfying.
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She gave a scrimpy tip to the waiter.
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The company's scrimpy budget made it difficult to invest in new projects.
scrimpy Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for scrimpy
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Summary: scrimpy in Brief
'Scrimpy' [skrim-pee] is an adjective that describes something as meager or insufficient in quantity or size, or someone who is stingy or miserly. It is often used to describe unsatisfying meals, small tips, or limited budgets, as in 'The meal was scrimpy and unsatisfying.' 'Scrimpy' is synonymous with 'meager,' 'paltry,' and 'inadequate,' and antonymous with 'generous,' 'bountiful,' and 'plentiful.'
