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Tightwad
Tightwad meaning
One who is stingy; someone overly cautious or defensive with money.
Synonyms of Tightwad
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A tightwad was looking for a gift for a friend.
For example, when partners disagree about how much to spend on a shared material good (like a new car), I generally recommend deferring to the partner who is more of a tightwad.
If the gas tax passes, it will effectively cut worker pay in the City even further, and certainly nullify any minimum wage increase a tightwad Council might enact.
A shrewd businessduck and noted tightwad, he is fond of diving into and swimming in his money, without injury.
First used in the 1963 Big Game, it was originally placed on the sidelines before moving to Tightwad Hill in 1971.
Milburn is the Commerce Bank's tightwad president and the friendly bumpkins' confidant.