Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

penny-pinching

Adjective

/ˈpɛni ˈpɪn.tʃɪŋ/

Definition

The act of being overly frugal or stingy with money.

Examples

Her penny-pinching habits made it difficult for her to enjoy life.
He was often criticized for his penny-pinching ways, even at the expense of his friends.

Meaning

Penny-pinching refers to the practice of being very careful about how money is spent, often to the point of being excessively thrifty or reluctant to spend money even when it may be necessary.