tightwad

English

Etymology

From tight + wad. Unrelated to -wad.

Noun

tightwad (plural tightwads)

1. One who is stingy or overly cautious or defensive with money (usually mildly derisive).

   That tightwad would walk ten miles to save a few cents on gas.

Synonyms

• frugal
• miser
• skinflint
• See also Wikisaurus:miser

Antonyms

• spendthrift

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