Skinflint

usgb/ˈskɪnflɪnt/
noun

A person who is very stingy, doesn't want to spend or give away money.

Despite her wealth, she was a skinflint who hated to spend a penny more than necessary.
Visual representation of "skinflint" - A person who is very stingy, doesn't want to spend or give away money

Often appears as...

  • such a skinflint
  • behave like a skinflint

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Disapproving

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Negative Connotation

Skinflint has a negative tone, implying excessive frugality that may appear selfish or ungenerous.

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He's such a skinflint that he'd walk three miles to avoid paying for a bus ticket.
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Informal Usage

The term is informal and may be considered disrespectful if used in formal situations or with strangers.

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My uncle, the skinflint, never tips more than a dollar at restaurants.
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Cultural Perception

Some cultures may not view frugal behavior as negatively as others, so the impact of 'skinflint' can vary.

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In some communities, being a skinflint is frowned upon, while others might simply see it as being thrifty.
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