Scrimp ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Scrimp ( verb )

To be economical or frugal, especially to the point of being stingy or mean.

Origin:

The word scrimp comes from the old english word "scrympan" which means to shrink or contract. it is first recorded in the english language in the 16th century.

Examples:

1. He was always scrimp and never wanted to spend money on anything.
2. She had to scrimp and save to make ends meet.
3. He didn"t want to scrimp on his daughter"s education.
4. He was always scrimp on food and always bought the cheapest brands.
5. He didn't want to scrimp on the wedding and wanted it to be perfect.

(As a noun)

Scrimp ( noun )

To be economical or frugal, especially to the point of being stingy or mean.

Origin:

The word scrimp comes from the old english word "scrympan" which means to shrink or contract. it is first recorded in the english language in the 16th century.

Examples:

1. He was always scrimp and never wanted to spend money on anything.
2. She had to scrimp and save to make ends meet.
3. He didn"t want to scrimp on his daughter"s education.
4. He was always scrimp on food and always bought the cheapest brands.
5. He didn't want to scrimp on the wedding and wanted it to be perfect.