pinchpenny (Meaning)

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pinchpenny (n.)

A miserly person.

The pinchpenny refused to spend a dime on anything, even necessities.
Despite his wealth, John's stinginess earned him the reputation of a pinchpenny.
The pinchpenny's meager donations to charity were always begrudgingly given.
Emily was so careful with her money that she was labeled a pinchpenny by her friends.
The pinchpenny landlord raised rent so high that his tenants could barely afford to live.
Sarah's pinchpenny ways extended to her wardrobe, which consisted of threadbare clothes.
The pinchpenny government slashed spending to an unsustainable level, causing public outrage.
Charles's pinchpenny habits made it difficult for him to form any lasting relationships.
Despite her salary, Mary lived like a pinchpenny, saving every penny she could.
The pinchpenny investor refused to take any financial risks, resulting in stagnant portfolio growth.

A miserly person.

close, ungenerous, mean, spare, pinching, closefisted, miserly, greedy, selfish,careful

unstinting, charitable, benevolent, munificent, selfless, unsparing, free,liberal, free, munificent

The pinchpenny refused to spend a dime on anything, even necessities.

Despite his wealth, John's stinginess earned him the reputation of a pinchpenny.

The pinchpenny's meager donations to charity were always begrudgingly given.

Emily was so careful with her money that she was labeled a pinchpenny by her friends.