Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
skinflint
noun
/ˈskɪn.flɪnt/
Definition
A person who is extremely frugal or miserly, unwilling to spend money.
Examples
- Despite being wealthy, he was a true skinflint, never willing to treat his friends to a meal.
- She called her boss a skinflint for refusing to give bonuses to the employees this year.
- The skinflint refused to donate to charity, insisting that every penny counts.
Meaning
Someone who is very stingy and tries to avoid spending money at all costs.
Synonyms
- miser
- cheapskate
- tightwad
