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▪ I. scrimpy, a.1|ˈskrɪmpɪ|
[f. scrimp a. + -y.]
Of meagre dimensions, scanty.
1855Robinson Whitby Gloss., Scrimpy. 1866Mrs. Gaskell Wives & Dau. xiii, A..jacket over her scrimpy and short white petticoat. 1883Mag. of Art Aug. 402/1 A hall and staircase less abjectly ‘scrimpy’ than those usually met with.
▪ II. scrimpy, a.2
[f. scrimp v. + -y1.]
Of persons: inclined to scrimp or economize; mean, niggardly.
1918J. Sully My Life & Friends i. 9 In those days wedded folk had not begun to be scrimpy in the duty of bringing children into the world. 1919‘K. Mansfield’ Let. 28 Oct. (1951) 356, I wish the printers would not be so scrimpy, cutting the noses off the words. 1979Amat. Photographer Feb. 88/1 If there's a good picture don't ever be scrimpy with film. |