penny pincher
See also: penny-pincher
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penny pincher (plural penny pinchers)
- (idiomatic) One who spends little money; one who is very frugal or cautious with money.
- Over the years, he developed a reputation as a penny pincher who wouldn't spend money for anything.
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- This term has a mildly negative connotation.
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- See also Thesaurus:miser
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miser — see miser