penny-pinching

[US]/[ˈpeni ˈpɪntʃɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈpɛni ˈpɪntʃɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv.In a penny-pinching manner; frugally to an excessive degree.
adj.Excessively unwilling to spend money; stingy.
n.The practice of being excessively unwilling to spend money.

Phrases & Collocations

penny-pinching ways

penny-pinching attitude

being penny-pinching

penny-pinching boss

stop penny-pinching

penny-pinching habits

seriously penny-pinching

penny-pinching family

avoid penny-pinching

penny-pinching measures

Example Sentences

he's known for penny-pinching and refusing to spend money even when necessary.

their penny-pinching approach to marketing resulted in stagnant sales.

despite the company's success, the manager continued his penny-pinching ways.

i tried to convince him that penny-pinching on quality would hurt the business.

she accused him of penny-pinching and not investing in the future.

the penny-pinching landlord refused to make necessary repairs to the building.

we need to avoid penny-pinching on employee training; it's an investment.

his penny-pinching attitude frustrated the team, who needed new equipment.

the penny-pinching ceo cut benefits to boost short-term profits.

don't be a penny-pincher; sometimes it's worth spending a little more.

their penny-pinching strategy backfired when customers complained about the poor service.

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