Vocabulary Entry

scrimp

|verb • noun

verb

to spend less or save by cutting back on expenses.

Example Sentences

"They had to scrimp on dinner to save money for the trip."

"To afford a new car, she decided to scrimp on unnecessary purchases."

"He learned to scrimp and save while in college."

noun

Example Sentences

"His scrimp led to a healthy savings account by the end of the year."

"The scrimp of the household allowed them to buy a new home."

"Their scrimp on groceries resulted in a lot of canned food."