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scrimp

/skrɪmp/ verb · British & US
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What does scrimp mean?

verb

To spend or use as little money or resources as possible; to cut back on something. To cut or trim something, especially to make it smaller or more compact.

Example

"She had to scrimp on her budget to afford the new apartment."

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