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scrimp Synonyms

Another word for scrimp

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• verb (Context 1)

To be thrifty or parsimonious; to economize severely or spend as little money as possible.

Usage Example

"They had to economize and save for years to afford the down payment on their first house."

Strongest
economize
skimp
Strong
stint
pinch pennies
cut corners
cut back
save

Opposites of scrimp

The opposite of scrimp shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

splurge
squander
lavish
overspend
waste
See all opposites of scrimp

• Nearby Words

scribbly
scribe
scrimmage
scrimp
scrimpy
script
scripter

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Scrimp. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/scrimp
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