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Synonyms of scrooge

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Another word for scrooge is cheapskate. Other synonyms of scrooge are niggard, scrimp and skinflint.

Synonyms and similar words for scrooge

nounA miserly person; a person with an excessive dislike of spending money or other resources.

Meaning of scrooge

  1. noun A miserly person; a person with an excessive dislike of spending money or other resources.
  2. noun A grinch; one who dislikes the Christmas holidays.
  3. verb To behave in a greedy or miserly way.

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Questions about synonyms of scrooge

What is another word for scrooge?
Scrooge has 34 synonyms on Word.ws, such as cheapskate, niggard, scrimp and skinflint.
What does scrooge mean?
Scrooge means a miserly person; a person with an excessive dislike of spending money or other resources.

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