scrimped

[US]/skrɪmpt/
[UK]/skrɪmpt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to live frugally or save money; to save money bit by bit; to be stingy; to cut back

Phrases & Collocations

scrimped budget

scrimped resources

scrimped funds

scrimped expenses

scrimped meals

scrimped time

scrimped savings

scrimped lifestyle

scrimped energy

scrimped materials

Example Sentences

they scrimped on their vacation budget to save for a new car.

she scrimped on groceries to afford her college tuition.

he scrimped on luxuries to build his savings account.

during the tough times, they scrimped to make ends meet.

she scrimped on her wardrobe, only buying essentials.

to save money, they scrimped on their home renovations.

he scrimped on heating costs by wearing extra layers.

they scrimped on entertainment to pay off their debts.

she scrimped on her beauty treatments to save for travel.

in order to invest in their future, they scrimped on daily expenses.

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