scrimp
scrimp /skrɪmp/ verb [I] ↑Verb Endings for scrimp
1 F0 to save money by spending less than is necessary to reach an acceptable standard: » There is a risk that the debt-ridden airline may be tempted to scrimp on maintenance or security.Thesaurus+: ↑Saving and savings accountsThesaurus+: ↑Budgeting and saving moneyscrimp and save2 F0 If you scrimp and save, you manage to live on very little money in order to pay for something: » I've been scrimping and saving all year to pay for our holiday.Thesaurus+: ↑Saving and savings accountsThesaurus+: ↑Budgeting and saving money |