scrimp

[skrɪmp]

scrimp Definition

• 1. to be thrifty or frugal; to economize on something
• 2. to provide scantily or insufficiently

Using scrimp: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "scrimp" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We had to scrimp and save to afford the trip.

• Example

  She scrimped on her meals to pay for her rent.

• Example

  The company is scrimping on employee benefits to save money.

• Example

  Don't scrimp on the quality of the materials.

scrimp Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for scrimp

• save
• cut corners
• pinch pennies
• tighten one's belt
• be economical

Antonyms for scrimp

• splurge
• lavish
• spendthrift

Phrases with scrimp

• scrimp and save

  to be very careful with money in order to save it for a particular purpose

  Example

  They scrimped and saved for years to buy their dream house.

• scrimp and scrape

  to manage to live when you have very little money

  Example

  As a student, I had to scrimp and scrape to make ends meet.

• scrimp and skimp

  to try to do something using as little money, time, or effort as possible

  Example

  The company is scrimping and skimping on safety measures to increase profits.

Origins of scrimp

from Old Norse 'skorpna', meaning 'to shrivel'

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Summary: scrimp in Brief

The verb 'scrimp' [skrɪmp] means to be thrifty or frugal, often by economizing on something, or to provide scantily or insufficiently. It can be used in phrases like 'scrimp and save,' which denotes being careful with money, and 'scrimp and scrape,' which means managing to live with very little money. 'Scrimp' has formal synonyms like 'economize' and 'conserve,' and informal ones like 'tighten one's belt' and 'cut corners.'