tightfisted

[US]/ˈtaɪtˌfɪstɪd/
[UK]/ˈtaɪtˌfɪstɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.very stingy; unwilling to spend money

Phrases & Collocations

tightfisted attitude

tightfisted spender

tightfisted manager

tightfisted person

tightfisted policy

tightfisted behavior

tightfisted approach

tightfisted company

tightfisted deal

tightfisted friend

Example Sentences

he is always tightfisted when it comes to charity.

my boss is tightfisted with bonuses this year.

she has a tightfisted approach to managing her finances.

despite his wealth, he is known to be tightfisted.

being tightfisted can harm your relationships with friends.

they called him tightfisted for not sharing his food.

his tightfisted nature makes it hard to enjoy life.

some people find tightfistedness to be a sign of wisdom.

she was criticized for her tightfisted spending habits.

his tightfisted attitude towards gifts surprised everyone.

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