penny-pincher

[US]/[ˈpeni ˈpɪntʃə]/
[UK]/[ˈpeni ˈpɪntʃər]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A person who is unwilling to spend money, even when necessary.; A person who is excessively frugal or stingy.

Phrases & Collocations

a penny-pincher

being a penny-pincher

was a penny-pincher

penny-pincher attitude

like a penny-pincher

stop being a penny-pincher

penny-pincher behavior

serious penny-pincher

Example Sentences

he's a notorious penny-pincher, always looking for the cheapest option.

my dad is a penny-pincher when it comes to buying clothes.

don't let him fool you; he's a serious penny-pincher.

she accused him of being a penny-pincher after he refused to tip.

being a penny-pincher can sometimes save you a lot of money.

he's a penny-pincher, but he's also very resourceful.

the penny-pincher in the family insisted on packing their own lunches.

she's a penny-pincher who clips coupons every week.

even when traveling, he's a dedicated penny-pincher.

being a penny-pincher doesn't always mean being cheap.

he's a penny-pincher who compares prices online before buying anything.

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