Scrimp (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Scrimped (?; 215); p. pr. & vb. n. Scrimping.] [Cf. Dan. skrumpe, G. schrumpfen, D. krimpen. Cf. Shrimp, Shrine.]
To make too small or short; to limit or straiten; to put on short allowance; to scant; to contract; to shorten; as, to scrimp the pattern of a coat.
<-- To economize.
Scrimp and save. Economize and save the money not spent. -->
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Scrimp, a.
Short; scanty; curtailed.
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Scrimp, n.
A pinching miser; a niggard.
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