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Definition/Meaning

(verb)

to spend as little money as possible, often excessively so;

e.g. They are known to scrimp even when buying basic necessities.

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Similar Words

Economize

Pinch

Save

Skimp

Spare

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Opposite Words

Blow

Dissipate

Lavish

Lose

Misspend

Overspend

Run-through

Spend

Splurge

Squander

Throwaway

Waste

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Related Words

Conserve

Hoard

Husband

Maintain

Manage

Preserve

Retrench

Scrape

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