penny pincher
Example Sentences
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As one example, David Pecker testified that the defendant was a penny pincher, careful to question any bill.
From Salon • May 24, 2024
They’ll tell you Scott can’t make a decision when it matters, Jerry can’t acquire the proper players and that John is a profit-first penny pincher.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 29, 2023
Who would have ever imagined that working for a penny pincher like Frank McCourt would be a plus?
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2021
I am a lifelong penny pincher, and yet there are many things I won’t do to save money.
From Washington Post • Sep. 25, 2018
Hughie was affable enough to give you the shirt off his back, but such a penny pincher, he wouldn't pick up the check at IHOP.
From Time Magazine Archive
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
