tight-wad

Example Sentences

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"Was Clarence a tight-wad?" asked Sube with interest.

From Sube Cane by Partridge, Edward Bellamy

Also, the impecunious spongers at his clubs spread his fame as a "tight-wad" because he refused to let them "stick him up" for even a round of drinks.

From The Price She Paid by Phillips, David Graham

"Well, if my deal goes through we'll jolt the old tight-wad yet."

From The Postmaster by Lincoln, Joseph C.

After all he had said about his father being a "tight-wad" Marty found that it positively hurt to spend more for a thing than he believed it was worth.

From The Mission of Janice Day by Turner, Corinne

He didn't want Elsie to think he was a tight-wad, or worse still suspect him of being broke.

From Wild Wings A Romance of Youth by Piper, Margaret Rebecca