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tightwads

tightwads is the plural of tightwad.

Meaning of tightwad

Noun

tightwad (plural tightwads)

  1. (colloquial, derogatory) One who is stingy; someone overly cautious or defensive with money.
    • That tightwad would drive ten miles to save a few cents on gas.
    Synonyms:
    frugal, miser, skinflint

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Questions about tightwads

What is tightwads the plural of?
Tightwads is the plural of tightwad.

Words near tightwads in the dictionary

  1. tights
  2. tightsome
  3. tightum
  4. tightwad
  5. tightwaddish
  6. tightwads
  7. tightwire
  8. tightwires
  9. tighty whiteys
  10. tighty whities
  11. tighty-whitey

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