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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

scrooge

/skruːdʒ/ noun · British & US
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What does scrooge mean?

noun

A miserly person, especially one who is unwilling to give to charity. A person who is excessively frugal or stingy.

Example

"Ebenezer Scrooge was notorious for his miserly ways, but a visit from the ghost of Christmas Past changed his outlook on life."

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