How Do You Spell SCRIMP?

Pronunciation: [skɹˈɪmp] (IPA)

The word "scrimp" is spelled with the letters s-c-r-i-m-p. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /skrɪmp/. The first sound /sk/ represents a consonant cluster of /s/ and /k/. The vowel sound in the middle is pronounced as /ɪ/, which is followed by the consonant sound /m/ and /p/ at the end. The word "scrimp" means to be frugal or to economize, often at the expense of quality or comfort.

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SCRIMP Meaning and Definition

  1. Scrimp is a verb that is used to describe the act of conserving or economizing in one's spending or use of resources in order to save money or to make limited resources last longer. When someone scrimps, they typically make an effort to be frugal or thrifty in their daily activities, often sacrificing or cutting back on certain expenses or indulgences. The term is often used in a financial context to refer to someone who is trying to stretch their budget or live within their means.

    Scrimping can manifest in various ways, such as reducing unnecessary expenditures, buying cheaper or discounted items, or finding alternative ways to meet needs or achieve goals more cost-effectively. This can involve strategies like cooking at home instead of eating out, utilizing public transportation instead of driving a car, or shopping for sales and discounts.

    The act of scrimping can be seen as a necessary or practical approach during times of financial constraints or for those who prioritize saving or investing money for future needs or goals. However, it can also be considered a mindset that some individuals adopt as a lifestyle choice or personal value, irrespective of their financial circumstances.

    In summary, to scrimp means to be economical, to cut corners, or to be frugal with resources, particularly in relation to financial matters, in order to save money, make ends meet, or achieve cost-effective outcomes.

  2. • Short, scanty.
    • To shorten; to limit or straiten; to make too small.
    • A niggard; a miser.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for SCRIMP *

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Other Common Misspellings for SCRIMP

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Etymology of SCRIMP

The word "scrimp" originates from Middle English, derived from the Old Norse word "skreppa", meaning "shortage" or "scanty". Over time, it evolved to mean "to be frugal" or "to economize".

Idioms with the word SCRIMP

  • scrimp on sth The idiom "scrimp on sth" means to spend or use as little as possible on something, often to an extent where the quality or quantity is compromised. It refers to being frugal or stingy in allocating resources.
  • scrimp and save The idiom "scrimp and save" refers to the act of being extremely frugal and careful with money, making every effort to save and avoid unnecessary spending in order to accumulate and preserve wealth.

Similar spelling words for SCRIMP

Conjugate verb Scrimp

CONDITIONAL

I would scrimp
you would scrimp
he/she/it would scrimp
we would scrimp
they would scrimp

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be scrimping
you would be scrimping
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they would be scrimping

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have scrimp
you would have scrimp
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we would have scrimp
they would have scrimp

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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you would have been scrimping
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they would have been scrimping

FUTURE

I will scrimp
you will scrimp
he/she/it will scrimp
we will scrimp
they will scrimp

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be scrimping
you will be scrimping
he/she/it will be scrimping
we will be scrimping
they will be scrimping

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have scrimped
you will have scrimped
he/she/it will have scrimped
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they will have scrimped

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been scrimping
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he/she/it will have been scrimping
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they will have been scrimping

IMPERATIVE

you scrimp
we let´s scrimp

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to scrimp

PAST

I scrimped
you scrimped
he/she/it scrimped
we scrimped
they scrimped

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was scrimping
you were scrimping
he/she/it was scrimping
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they were scrimping

PAST PARTICIPLE

scrimped

PAST PERFECT

I had scrimped
you had scrimped
he/she/it had scrimped
we had scrimped
they had scrimped

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been scrimping
you had been scrimping
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we had been scrimping
they had been scrimping

PRESENT

I scrimp
you scrimp
he/she/it scrimps
we scrimp
they scrimp

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am scrimping
you are scrimping
he/she/it is scrimping
we are scrimping
they are scrimping

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

scrimping

PRESENT PERFECT

I have scrimped
you have scrimped
he/she/it has scrimped
we have scrimped
they have scrimped

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been scrimping
you have been scrimping
he/she/it has been scrimping
we have been scrimping
they have been scrimping
I would have scrimped
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