penny-wise
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See also: pennywise
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Adjective
[edit]penny-wise (comparative more penny-wise, superlative most penny-wise)
- Thrifty in regards to small amounts of money.
Usage notes
[edit]- Used in the expression penny wise and pound foolish to describe someone whose thrift does not extend to larger amounts.