scrimp

Meanings

• verb

  Economize, save money by spending carefully.

• noun

  Living frugally or sparingly.

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Synonyms

contract , scant , shorten

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scrimp
chimp , mimp , dimp , rimp

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Variants

List of all variants of scrimp that leads to same result
scrimp , scrimped , scrimpier , scrimpiest , scrimping , scrimps , scrimpy

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Forms

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scrimped, scrimping, scrimps

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Etymology

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From Old English scrīmpan, meaning 'to creep, shrink, or contract'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'scrimp' is also used in the field of theater to refer to a flat, lightweight material used to cover the gaps between set pieces.

2. The word 'scrimp' is sometimes used interchangeably with the word 'save' in informal English.

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Related Concepts

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1. Frugality: The practice of living simply and avoiding unnecessary expenses.

2. Budgeting: The process of creating and managing a plan for spending and saving money.

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Culture

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In Haitian culture, 'scrimp' is a traditional dance that is performed during celebrations and festivals.

How to Memorize "scrimp"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of saving money by picturing a piggy bank or a jar filled with coins.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scrimp' with the concept of saving money by creating a mental link between the two.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Save More, Spend Less' to remember the meaning of 'scrimp'.

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