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scrimper
Variant of scrimp
transitive verb
- to make too small, short, etc.; skimp
- to treat stingily; stint
intransitive verb
to be sparing and frugal; try to make ends meet; economize
adjective
curtailed; scanty
Related Forms:
- scrimper noun
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