Scrimp v. [intrans.] be thrifty or parsimonious; economize: I have scrimped and saved to give you a good education. mid 18th cent. (in the sense 'keep short of (food)'): from Scots scrimp 'meager'; perhaps related to SHRIMP. Linked
Erin McKean
Scrimp v. [intrans.] be thrifty or parsimonious; economize: I have scrimped and saved to give you a good education. mid 18th cent. (in the sense 'keep short of (food)'): from Scots scrimp 'meager'; perhaps related to SHRIMP. Linked
