idiom
penny pincher
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ˈpɛni ˈpɪntʃərListen
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Syllable breakdown
pennypincher
Dictionary meaning
A person who is extremely frugal or reluctant to spend money.
Examples
- Even his friends admitted he was a penny pincher at restaurants.
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