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Definition of scrimpy

scrimpy

/ˈskrɪm.pi/
scrim · py
Adverb:scrimpily
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scrimpy Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Meager, scanty, or barely sufficient in size, amount, or extent.

Example

"The restaurant served a rather scrimpy portion of soup alongside a single slice of stale bread."

2

Excessively frugal, thrifty, or reluctant to spend money or use resources.

Example

"The landlord was notoriously scrimpy when it came to heating the apartment building during the winter."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century from the verb 'scrimp' (likely of Scandinavian or Low German origin meaning 'shrunken' or 'contracted') plus the adjective-forming suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scrimpy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scrimpy
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