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scrimped

 

[ skrɪmpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

financial behavior

To scrimp means to be frugal or to economize by cutting expenses and living with minimum resources. It often implies a sense of deprivation, as one is skimping on necessary items or comforts in order to save money.

Synonyms

cut back, economize, skimp, thrift

Examples of usage

  • They scrimped on groceries to afford rent.
  • She scrimped and saved for her dream vacation.
  • He scrimped on his meals to pay for his education.

Translations

Translations of the word "scrimped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 economizado

🇮🇳 बचत किया हुआ

🇩🇪 gespart

🇮🇩 hemat

🇺🇦 економлений

🇵🇱 oszczędzany

🇯🇵 節約された (setsuyaku sareta)

🇫🇷 économisé

🇪🇸 ahorrado

🇹🇷 tasarruf edilmiş

🇰🇷 절약된 (jeollyakdoen)

🇸🇦 موفر

🇨🇿 ušetřený

🇸🇰 ušetrený

🇨🇳 节省的 (jiéshěng de)

🇸🇮 prihranjen

🇮🇸 sóttar

🇰🇿 экономдалған

🇬🇪 შეხედული (shekheduli)

🇦🇿 qənaət edilmiş

🇲🇽 ahorrado

Etymology

The word 'scrimp' originates from the early 19th century, derived from the dialectal English term 'scrimp' meaning 'to be stingy or to reduce'. Its roots can be traced back to the word 'skrim', which reflects the act of squeezing or compressing, suggesting that one is tightening their belt financially. The term has evolved over time, becoming associated specifically with the idea of being overly frugal to the point of sacrificing necessary comforts. The idea of scrimping is often linked to hard circumstances, where individuals or families must prioritize spending to make ends meet. The cultural significance of the term has shifted, often reflecting values related to personal finance, budgeting, and economic survival.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,301, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.