Tightwad Definition

tītwŏd
tightwads
noun
tightwads
A miser.
American Heritage
A stingy person.
Webster's New World

One who is stingy or overly cautious or defensive with money (usually mildly derisive).

That tightwad would walk ten miles to save a few cents on gas.
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Noun

Singular:
tightwad
Plural:
tightwads

Origin of Tightwad

  • From tight + wad. Unrelated to -wad.

    From Wiktionary

Tightwad Sentence Examples

  • Is he an absentminded tightwad?

  • If you're interested in living a more frugal lifestyle, The Complete Tightwad Gazette is a must-have addition to your personal library.

  • Since it was originally published as a monthly newsletter, The Complete Tightwad Gazette covers an eclectic array of topics.

  • There are a number of recipes for frugal cooking, as well as suggestions for dealing with picky teens who insist on designer clothes and spouses who are less than supportive of your tightwad ambitions.

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