Vocabulary Entry

scrimpy

|adjective • noun

adjective

characterized by being stingy or lacking in quantity.

Example Sentences

"He gave a scrimpy portion of rice for dinner."

"The scrimpy budget meant that many supplies were cut back."

"She always had a scrimpy attitude towards sharing her toys."

noun

Example Sentences

"The meal was just a scrimpy, leaving everyone still hungry."

"After the scrimpy of resources, the team had to improvise."

"He complained about the scrimpy they offered at the event."