scrimp

Definition of Scrimp in English :

1. scrimp, skimp, stint

subsist on a meager allowance

Example Sentences:
'scratch and scrimp'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Scrimp

verb

1. (when intr, sometimes foll by on)

to be very economical or sparing in the use (of) (esp in the phrase scrimp and save)

2. (transitive)

to treat meanly

he is scrimping his children

3. (transitive)

to cut too small

adjective

4. a less common word for scant

verb transitive

1.

to make too small, short, etc.; skimp

2.

to treat stingily; stint

verb intransitive

3.

to be sparing and frugal; try to make ends meet; economize

adjective

4.

curtailed; scanty

intr.v. scrimped, scrimp·ing, scrimps

To be very frugal and sparing. scrimped and saved for college tuition.