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
