Scrimped

To economize or be sparing with regard to money, time, or resources; to be frugal or thrifty, often to an excessive degree, leading to a lack of necessary spending or investment. It suggests a reluctance to spend even when it may be necessary or beneficial. Often, the focus is on reducing costs, potentially at the expense of quality, comfort, or effectiveness.

Scrimped meaning with examples

• After losing his job, he had to scrimp on groceries, buying the cheapest brands and cutting back on fresh produce to make ends meet until he found a new source of income. He often ate very cheap food.
• The company, facing financial difficulties, began to scrimp on employee benefits and training, resulting in decreased morale and lower productivity levels, they also began to make mass layoffs for all levels of the workforce.
• Rather than hire a qualified professional, they Scrimped on labor costs by attempting the repairs themselves, which ended up costing more in the long run due to their lack of expertise.
• Knowing she wanted to go to the festival, she Scrimped and saved for months on her spending so she could afford the ticket and travel expenses without using any credit.
• They Scrimped and saved for years to buy a house, foregoing luxuries like vacations and eating out in favor of putting every spare penny towards their down payment.