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scrimping

/ˈskrɪmpɪŋ/

scrimpingnoun

scrimpings

Translations

экономия

Scrimping on groceries can save a lot of money over time.

Экономия на продуктах может сэкономить много денег со временем.

Definitions

The act of being thrifty or frugal, especially by saving money or resources.

Her scrimping allowed her to save enough money for a vacation.

Synonyms

scrimpinggerund / present participle

/ˈskrɪmpɪŋ/

Definitions

Economizing or thrifty; characterized by saving or economizing efforts.

In a scrimping household, nothing is wasted.

scrimpverb

scrimping

Gerund

scrimped

Past Simple

scrimped

Past Participle

scrimping

Gerund

/skrɪmp/

Translations

экономить

We had to scrimp and save to afford the new car.

Нам пришлось экономить и копить, чтобы позволить себе новую машину.

Additional translations

скупиться

Definitions

To be thrifty or parsimonious; to economize or save money by spending less.

They had to scrimp and save for years to afford a down payment on the house.

To supply or apply something stingily or in insufficient amounts; to stint on.

Don't scrimp on safety when buying climbing gear.

Synonyms

tighten one's belt

cut back

Antonyms

scrimpadjective

Definitions

Scanty, meager, or sparing; provided in insufficient quantity.

They survived on a scrimp meal of thin soup and stale bread.

Miserly or parsimonious; reluctant to spend or give.

The scrimp landlord refused to replace the broken heater, citing the cost.