Definitions

1. verb

to reduce or cut back on something, especially expenses, in order to save money

“We had to scrimp on our budget to afford the new house.”

2. noun

a small amount of something, especially food, that is barely sufficient

“The scrimp of food we had was not enough to fill our empty stomachs.”

3. verb

to be frugal or stingy, especially in spending money

“My grandfather was known to scrimp and save his entire life.”

4. noun

a small shrimp

“The chef added a scrimp to the seafood salad.”