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Scrimp

• (verb) To limit or economize on expenses; to be frugal in spending money.
• (verb) To save or conserve something, especially money.
• (noun) A small or insufficient amount; a token; a trifle.

Example sentences:

1. I had to scrimp on my vacation this year due to unexpected expenses.
2. They scrimp on heating the house to save on energy costs.
3. We scrimp and save every month to afford our dream house.
4. She scrounged through her wallet but only found a scrimp of cash.
5. You don't need to spend a fortune on clothes; just a scrimp of effort in finding bargains is enough.

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