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cheapskate

/tʃiːp.skeɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does cheapskate mean?

noun

A person who is reluctant to spend money or is excessively frugal; a miser.

Example

"He was known as a cheapskate for always trying to find the cheapest option."

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