pinchpenny

English

Etymology

pinch +‎ penny

Noun

pinchpenny (plural pinchpennies)

One who spends little money; one who is very frugal or cautious with money.
Over the years, he developed a reputation as a pinchpenny who wouldn't spend money for anything.

Usage notes

This term has a mildly negative connotation.

Synonyms

See also Thesaurus:miser

Translations

fussy, particular

Finnish: penninvenyttäjä, saituri (fi)

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