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scrimples

scrimples is the third-person singular simple present indicative of scrimple.

Meaning of scrimple

Verb

scrimple (third-person singular simple present scrimples, present participle scrimpling, simple past and past participle scrimpled)

  1. To save money.
  2. To scorch.
  3. To crumple or crinkle.

Questions about scrimples

What is scrimples the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Scrimples is the third-person singular simple present indicative of scrimple.

Words near scrimples in the dictionary

  1. scrimping together
  2. scrimpingly
  3. scrimpings
  4. scrimple
  5. scrimpled
  6. scrimples
  7. scrimpling
  8. scrimply
  9. scrimpness
  10. scrimps
  11. scrimps together

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