scrimped in English

verb

1

be thrifty or parsimonious; economize.

I have scrimped and saved to give you a good education

synonyms: economize, skimp, scrimp and save, save, be thrifty, be frugal, tighten one's belt, cut back, husband one's resources, watch one's pennies, pinch (the) pennies

verb

• economize, skimp, scrimp and save, save, be thrifty, be frugal, tighten one's belt, cut back, husband one's resources, watch one's pennies, pinch (the) pennies
• stint, skimp

Use "scrimped" in a sentence

1. My parents scrimped and saved to pay for my education.

2. They scrimped on butter as best as they could.

3. They scrimped and saved for years to buy their own home.

4. They scrimped and saved to give the children a good education.

5. Had six bingos in a row: Banxring, scrimped, gladioli, weirDest, unoiled, and cretins

6. Facing a financially bleak Christmas, he scrimped together every last penny to afford presents for the four boys.

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8. At the end of that verse, merchants are described as using a “scrimped ephah measure,” that is, one that is too small.

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