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scrimpy Synonyms

Another word for scrimpy

Choosing another word for scrimpy depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
skimpy
scanty
meager
Strong
sparse
measly
paltry
inadequate

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
stingy
penny-pinching
miserly
tightfisted
Strong
parsimonious
niggardly
frugal

Opposites of scrimpy

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

ample
abundant
generous
lavish
plentiful
extravagant
copious
bountiful
See all opposites of scrimpy

• Nearby Words

scribe
scrimmage
scrimp
scrimpy
script
scripter
scripting

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