tightwad

Definitions

A person who is excessively reluctant to spend money.

A stingy or miserly individual.

Examples

My uncle is such a tightwad that he refuses to turn on the heat even during the coldest winter nights.

Don't expect a generous tip from him; he is a notorious tightwad who counts every single penny.

Even though he is a millionaire, he acts like a total tightwad whenever it comes time to pay for dinner.

Synonyms

miser penny-pincher skinflint cheapskate churl scrimp hoarder

Antonyms

spendthrift prodigal philanthropist squanderer big spender generous lavish