close-fistedness

Doubtless deficiencies frequently arise because of miscalculations or extravagance on the part of the departments; but the most serious deficiencies are those which result from the close-fistedness of the House Committee on Appropriations, and the compromise reductions which are wrung from the Senate by conference committees.

Certainly, there were but small signs of "close-fistedness" about the premises on that particular evening; the shop had been closed at an earlier hour than business men would have considered suitable.

Of Peter Goelet, a grandson of the original Peter, many stories were current illustrating his close-fistedness.

Greed, hard-heartedness, close-fistedness, treachery, cheating all around!

In their dealings, they curiously combine generosity and close-fistedness—close-fistedness in earning, and generosity in spending and lending.