Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tight-fisted
adjective
/ˈtaɪtˌfɪstəd/
Definition
unwilling to part with money; stingy or miserly.
Examples
- Despite his wealth, he was tight-fisted and refused to donate to charity.
- She was known for her tight-fisted approach to budgeting.
- His tight-fisted nature made it difficult for him to maintain friendships.
Meaning
describing someone who is reluctant to spend money or share resources, often to an extreme degree.
Synonyms
- stingy
- miserly
- frugal
- cheap
- parsimonious
