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.