\Scrimp\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Scrimped} (?; 215); p. pr.
& vb. n. {Scrimping}.] [Cf. Dan. skrumpe, G. schrumpfen, D.
krimpen. Cf. {Shrimp}, {Shrine}.]
To make too small or short; to limit or straiten; to put on
short allowance; to scant; to contract; to shorten; as, to
scrimp the pattern of a coat.

\Scrimp\, a.
Short; scanty; curtailed.

\Scrimp\, n.
A pinching miser; a niggard. [U.S.]