cheapskate

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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
  1. a miserly person

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