Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tight-arse

informal slang
/taɪt ɑːs/
Definition
A term used to describe someone who is very stingy or unwilling to spend money.
Examples
  • He won’t buy a round of drinks; he’s such a tight-arse.
  • Don’t be a tight-arse; treat yourself to something nice!
  • She always finds a way to save money, but sometimes she’s just a tight-arse about it.
Meaning
Someone who is excessively frugal or miserly.
Synonyms
  • stingy
  • miserly
  • cheap
  • frugal
  • penny-pinching