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scrimping

UK
/ˈskrɪmpɪŋ/
US
/ˈskrɪmpɪŋ/

Translations

scrimpingnoun
scrimpings
pl
Scrimping on groceries can save a lot of money over time.
Экономия на продуктах может сэкономить много денег со временем.
Synonyms
sparingness
economy
stinginess
frugality
thriftiness
scrimpinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈskrɪmpɪŋ/
US
/ˈskrɪmpɪŋ/
scrimpverb

scrimping

Gerund

scrimped
Past Simple
scrimped
Past Participle
scrimping
Gerund
UK
/skrɪmp/
US
/skrɪmp/
We had to scrimp and save to afford the new car.
Нам пришлось экономить и копить, чтобы позволить себе новую машину.
Additional translations
скупиться
Synonyms
save
tighten one's belt
stingy
skimp
cut back
economize
Antonyms
squander
lavish
spend

Definitions

scrimpingnoun
The act of being thrifty or frugal, especially by saving money or resources.
Her scrimping allowed her to save enough money for a vacation.
scrimpinggerund / present participle
Economizing or thrifty; characterized by saving or economizing efforts.
In a scrimping household, nothing is wasted.
scrimpverb
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.
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