Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tightwad

noun

/ˈtaɪt.wɑːd/

Definition

A person who is unwilling to spend money or to part with their resources; someone who is very frugal.

Examples

Even though he had a good salary, he was such a tightwad that he always brought his lunch to work.
My uncle is a tightwad who never spends a dime unless he absolutely has to.
Being a tightwad can sometimes mean missing out on life’s little pleasures.

Meaning

The term ‘tightwad’ typically describes someone who is overly economical to the point of being stingy or miserly. It can connote a negative view of someone who values saving money excessively over making purchases that might enhance their life or the lives of others.