Category:Scrimp

Scrimp, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Scrimped; p. pr. & vb. n. Scrimping.] Etym: [cf. Dan. skrumpe, g. schrumpfen, d. krimpen. Cf. Shrimp, Shrine.]

Defn: 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.

Scrimp Scrimp, a.

Defn: short; scanty; curtailed.

Scrimp Scrimp, n.

Defn: a pinching miser; a niggard. [u.s.]