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Meaning of pinchpenny | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

Equivalents

한국어 수전노

Examples

“Over the years, he developed a reputation as a pinchpenny who wouldn't spend money for anything.”
“That they accompt one a dastard if he be not defperate, a pynch penny if he be not prodygall, if filent a fotte, if full of wordes a foole?”

CEFR level

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

pinchpoint pincite Pinckard Pinckney Pinckneyville pincloth

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