Scrooge (Noun)
Meaning
A selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- He's such a scrooge when it comes to sharing his money with his family and friends.
- Despite his wealth, he was known for being a scrooge and never donated to charity.
- She thought of her uncle as a scrooge because he would never give her gifts or lend her money.
- The executive was called a scrooge by his employees for refusing to offer them a raise or bonuses.
- My neighbor is such a scrooge, always trying to save a buck by not spending money on basic necessities.