penny-pincher
Definitions
A person who is extremely reluctant to spend money.
Someone who is excessively frugal or stingy.
Examples
My uncle is such a penny-pincher that he refuses to turn on the heat even during the coldest winter months.
Being a penny-pincher has allowed her to save enough money for a down payment on her first house.
The restaurant owner is a notorious penny-pincher who insists on reusing napkins to cut down on overhead costs.
Synonyms
Antonyms
spendthrift prodigal squanderer wastrel big spender generous lavish