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penny-pincher

penny-pincher is the alternative spelling of penny pincher.

Meaning of penny pincher

Noun

penny pincher (plural penny pinchers)

  1. (idiomatic) One who spends little money; one who is very frugal or cautious with money.
    • Over the years, he developed a reputation as a penny pincher who wouldn't spend money for anything.

Forms of penny-pincher

pluralpenny-pinchers

Questions about penny-pincher

What is penny-pincher the alternative spelling of?
Penny-pincher is the alternative spelling of penny pincher.

Words near penny-pincher in the dictionary

  1. penny-in-the-slot machines
  2. penny-pig
  3. penny-pigs
  4. penny-pinch
  5. penny-pinched
  6. penny-pincher
  7. penny-pinchers
  8. penny-pinches
  9. penny-pinching
  10. penny-pinchings
  11. penny-post

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