scrimps

[US]/skrɪmps/
[UK]/skrɪmps/

Translation

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

Phrases & Collocations

scrimps and saves

scrimps on expenses

scrimps for cash

scrimps on food

scrimps on supplies

scrimps on time

scrimps on quality

scrimps on travel

scrimps on luxury

scrimps on services

Example Sentences

she always scrimps on groceries to save money.

he scrimps on his meals to afford rent.

they scrimped on their wedding budget.

she scrimps on utilities to keep her bills low.

he scrimps on entertainment expenses.

to save for a vacation, they scrimped on dining out.

she scrimps on clothing to buy a new car.

they scrimped on their home renovation.

he scrimps on travel expenses to save for education.

she scrimps on gifts during the holidays.

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