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Meaning of penny pincher | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

One who spends little money; one who is very frugal or cautious with money.

idiomatic

Equivalents

Deutsch Pfennigfuchser
Ελληνικά φραγκοφονιάς
Polski centuś dusigrosz liczygrosz liczykrupa wędzigrosz

Examples

“Over the years, he developed a reputation as a penny pincher who wouldn't spend⟳ money for anything.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

penny post penny pusher penny sleeve penny slot penny starver penny sterling

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