scrimp

The word “scrimp” has 1 syllable: scrimp

It's pronounced as /skrɪmp/

What is synonym and antonym for scrimp?

In the thesaurus, “scrimp” has 27 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for scrimp along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for scrimp

be cheap
be economical
be frugal
be prudent
be sparing
conserve
curtail
cut back
cut corners
cut down
economize
hoard
husband
lay up
maintain
make ends meet
manage
pinch
pinch pennies
preserve
retrench
run a tight ship
save
scrape
skimp
spare
stretch a dollar

Antonyms for scrimp

blow
dissipate
lavish
misspend
run through
spend
splurge
squander
throw away
waste

Meanings of scrimp

noun
1. A pinching miser; a niggard.
verb
1. To make too small or short.
2. To limit or straiten; to put on short allowance.
3. To be frugal.
adjective
1. Short; scanty; curtailed.

Example Sentences

They had to scrimp and save to buy a new house.
She refused to scrimp on her children’s education.
Many families scrimp during difficult economic times.
He worked extra hours so he would not need to scrimp on food.
The couple decided to scrimp for their vacation next year.

On this page you'll find 37 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scrimp, such as: be cheap, be economical, be frugal, be prudent, be sparing, blow, conserve.

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