English Synonym Finder

scrooge

Definitions

A selfish, stingy person who dislikes spending money.

A person who is unfriendly and refuses to join in celebrations or festivities.

Examples

Don't be such a scrooge and donate a little money to the charity drive.

My boss is a total scrooge who refuses to give anyone a holiday bonus.

Even though he was a scrooge for most of his life, he eventually learned the value of generosity.

Synonyms

miser penny-pincher skinflint churl hoarder cheapskate curmudgeon

Antonyms

philanthropist spendthrift altruist benefactor generous lavish charitable