scrimped

Meanings

• To save or set aside money, especially by living frugally.

  - "He scrimped and saved to buy a house."
  - "By scrimping on their budget, they were able to pay off their credit card debt."

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Synonyms

contract , scant , shorten

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scrimped
scrimshaw , prism , trim , whim , dim , lim , grim , and hymn.

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Homophones

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1. Array of all Homophones of 'scrimped' that pronounced same but different meanings.
   

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Variants

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

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Forms

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Array of different forms of the 'scrimped' (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

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Etymology

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The word 'scrimp' comes from the Middle English word 'scrempen', which means 'to compress, crowd together, or crowd in'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'scrimp' is also used in the context of theater, particularly in the context of rehearsals or productions. In this context, the term 'scrimp' is used to describe a type of fabric or material that is used as a backdrop or background screen during rehearsals or productions. The term 'scrimp' is derived from the Old English word 'scrimian', which means 'to hide, screen, or conceal'. In the context of theater, the term 'scrimp' is used to refer to both the fabric or material used as a backdrop or background screen, as well as the practice of using such a fabric or material to hide or conceal certain elements or areas of the stage during rehearsals or productions.

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Related Concepts

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1. frugality: The practice of living simply and economically, without unnecessary expenditure or waste.

2. budgeting: The process of planning and organizing one's income and expenses, in order to achieve financial goals and maintain a stable financial situation.

3. saving: The practice of setting aside a portion of one's income, in order to accumulate funds for future use or to achieve specific financial goals.

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Culture

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The term 'scrimp' has been used in various cultures and contexts. For instance, in ancient Greece, the term 'skirmia' was used to describe a type of military engagement in which small groups of soldiers engaged in combat from a distance, using weapons such as javelins, spears, and slingshots.

How to Memorize "scrimped"

1. visualize
   

   - To remember the meaning of the word 'scrimp', visualize saving money by living frugally and setting aside a portion of one's income for future use or to achieve specific financial goals.

2. associate
   

   - To remember the meaning of the word 'scrimp', associate the word with the concept of saving money by living frugally and setting aside a portion of one's income for future use or to achieve specific financial goals.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the meaning of the word 'scrimp', use the following mnemonic: 'Saving Cash Regularly Involves Meaningful Personal Planning'.

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