penny pincher
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See also: penny-pincher
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Etymology[edit]
From pinchpenny
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Noun[edit]
penny pincher (plural penny pinchers)
- (idiomatic) One who spends little money; one who is very frugal or cautious with money.
- Over the years, he developed a reputation as a penny pincher who wouldn't spend money for anything.
Usage notes[edit]
- This term has a mildly negative connotation.
Synonyms[edit]
- See also Thesaurus:miser
Translations[edit]
miser — see miser