Betekenis van scrimp In het Nederlands

• 0 to save money by spending less than is necessary to reach an acceptable standard:

  • There is a risk that the debt-ridden airline may be tempted to scrimp on maintenance or security.

  • I've been scrimping and saving all year to pay for our holiday.

• 1 to spend as little money as possible:

  • She scrimped and saved to care for her two younger sisters.