noun🔗ShareA pinching miser; a niggard."Old Mr. Henderson was known in the neighborhood as a scrimp, always looking for ways to save a few pennies, even if it meant sacrificing comfort or generosity. "characterpersonattitudeeconomybusinessmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make too small or short."To scrimp the pattern of a coat."economybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo limit or straiten; to put on short allowance."To save money for a new computer, the student had to scrimp on snacks and entertainment. "economybusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo be frugal."To save money for a new bicycle, Maria had to scrimp on snacks at school. "economybusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareShort; scanty; curtailed."The family had a scrimp budget this month, so they had to cut back on their entertainment expenses. "amountqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
