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scrimp

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1. scrimp - Noun

2. scrimp - Adjective

3. scrimp - Verb

Meaning

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.

Short; scanty; curtailed.

A pinching miser; a niggard.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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scratch and scrimp Source: Internet

I don't necessarily like to scrimp on anything but, I do think it's great to hit up a flea market with any leftover money and find a unique item that will complete your space! Source: Internet

Do not scrimp and save on business cards – your Chinese hosts will judge you on this. Source: Internet

“There is no way we could scrimp so there’ll be enough for our needs,” she sighed. Source: Internet

He was delighted at how he shot, pumped to be there at all, considering how he had to scrimp and save to even afford it. Source: Internet

You'll need good chips though, don't scrimp there. Source: Internet

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