penny pincher
See also: penny-pincher
English
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]From pinchpenny.
Pronunciation
[edit]Audio (General Australian): (file)
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