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Skinflint (Noun)

Meaning

A selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • My uncle was known for being a skinflint and never donated to charity despite his wealth.
  • She's such a skinflint, always finding ways to cut back on expenses, even if it means sacrificing her employees' benefits.
  • His reputation as a skinflint made it difficult for him to attract investors for his business ideas.
  • The community labeled the millionaire a skinflint after he refused to contribute to the local food bank during the holidays.
  • My neighbor is a skinflint who not only refuses to lend tools but also charges his friends for minor repairs he makes.

Synonyms

  • Churl
  • Niggard
  • Scrooge

Hypernyms

  • Hoarder

Hyponyms

  • Pinchgut
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