scrimp together
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To amass in small amounts by virtue of frugality.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
the families I had spoken with were betting their futures on education, with even relatively poor farmer families scrimping together money from here and there with their children’s futures in mind. This concern cut across class, with everyone feeling the pinch.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “scrimp together” mean?
To amass in small amounts by virtue of frugality.
Is “scrimp together” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.