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pinchpenny

/pɪntʃˈpɛni/ noun · British & US
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What does pinchpenny mean?

noun

A person who is extremely frugal or stingy, often to the point of being considered miserly.

Example

"My aunt is a bit of a pinchpenny when it comes to spending money on unnecessary items."

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