scrimpy

scrimp·y

[skrim-pee]
adjective, scrimp·i·er, scrimp·i·est.
1.
scanty; meager; barely adequate.
2.
tending to scrimp; frugal; parsimonious.

Origin:
1850–55; scrimp + -y1

scrimp·i·ly, adverb
scrimp·i·ness, noun
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scrimp (skrɪmp) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb (when intr, sometimes foll by on)
1.  to be very economical or sparing in the use (of) (esp in the phrase scrimp and save)
2.  (tr) to treat meanly: he is scrimping his children
3.  (tr) to cut too small
 
adj
4.  a less common word for scant
 
[C18: Scottish, origin unknown]
 
'scrimpy
 
adj
 
'scrimpily
 
adv
 
'scrimpiness
 
n

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