penny pincher
noun
Simple meaning
Someone who is too careful with money.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈpɛniˈpɪntʃɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
Someone who is excessively careful with money (who pinches every penny before letting go of it)
idiomatic
One who spends little money; one who is very frugal or cautious with money.
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This meaning: Someone who is excessively careful with money (who pinches every penny before letting go of it)
Used this way, penny pincher is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Careful and exacting
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
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