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skinflint

/skɪnˈflaɪnt/ noun · British & US
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What does skinflint mean?

noun

A person who is extremely frugal and reluctant to spend money; a miser. A person who is stingy or unwilling to give or share.

Example

"He was known as a skinflint in his business dealings, always looking for ways to cut costs."

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