stinting

Words with a similar base: stinting

'stinting'

[scrimp.v.01] as in: subsist on a meager allowance

Examples:
scratch and scrimp

'stinting'

[stint.v.02] as in: supply sparingly and with restricted quantities

Examples:
sting with the allowance

'stinting'

[economical.s.02] as in: avoiding waste

Examples:
an economical meal
an economical shopper
a frugal farmer
a frugal lunch
a sparing father and a spending son
sparing in their use of heat and light
stinting in bestowing gifts
thrifty because they remember the great Depression
`scotch' is used only informally

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