cheapskate
Definition
Noun: A person who is unwilling to spend money; a miserly or stingy person.
Usage
The word "cheapskate" is a colloquial and often derogatory term used to describe someone who is excessively frugal or reluctant to spend money, even when it is reasonable or necessary to do so. It implies a lack of generosity.
Examples
- He never wants to split the bill and always orders the cheapest thing—what a cheapskate.
- My boss is such a cheapskate; he won't even buy new pens for the office.
- Don't be a cheapskate—tip the waiter properly.
Advanced Usage
- The term is informal and can be considered insulting. It is more forceful than simply calling someone "frugal" or "thrifty."
- It can be used humorously among friends, but caution is advised as it may cause offense.
Variants and Related Words
- Cheap (adj): Low in price; also used to describe someone who is unwilling to spend money (e.g., "He's so cheap").
- Skint (adj, informal British): Having no money. (Note: This is related only in the context of lacking money, not the behavior of miserliness.)
Synonyms
- Miser
- Scrooge
- Skinflint
- Tightwad
- Penny-pincher
Antonyms
- Spendthrift
- Big spender
- Philanthropist (in the context of generosity)
Idioms and Phrases
- To be cheap: While not an idiom with "cheapskate," this is the related adjectival behavior.
- Example: It's not about being frugal; he's just cheap.
Noun
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a miserly person
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