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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

miser skinflint cheapskate tightwad scrimp churl hoarder

Antonyms

spendthrift prodigal squanderer wastrel big spender generous lavish