Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pinch-pennies
idiom
/pɪn(t)ʃ ˈpɛniz/
Definition
To be overly careful or stingy with money, often to the point of compromising comfort or quality.
Examples
- After losing his job, he had to pinch-pennies just to make ends meet.
- She started to pinch-pennies on groceries by using coupons and buying in bulk.
Meaning
The term ‘pinch-pennies’ refers to an attitude of extreme frugality, where one tries to save every possible cent, even in situations where spending a little more could enhance the quality of life.
Synonyms
- be thrifty
- be stingy
- scrimp
- cut corners
