Pincher
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɪntʃə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pincher is a noun meaning A person or thing that pinches, as in squeezing; e.g. a miser or penny pincher.
Meaning
A person or thing that pinches, as in squeezing; e.g. a miser or penny pincher.
More Meanings
- A person or thing that pinches, as in stealing; e.g. a thief or kleptomaniac.
- Dated form of pincer.
- Eggcorn of pincer.
Example Sentences
“And they would certainly take offence, were their son to be accused of theft.” “It would stir them up like an egg whisk. I mean, however well they know that Wilbert is a pincher, they don't want to have it rubbed in.”
“And if ever a man needed to be constantly under an eye, it's the above kleptomaniac.” “The what?” “Haven't you been told? Wilbert's a pincher. […] He pinches things. Everything that isn't nailed down is grist to his mill.”
The troubles can be endless: a mix-up on meals, a shortage of liquor, engine difficulties, other mechanical quirks, male pinchers, female whiners, vomiting children, two-timing stewardesses who steal your man, and, once in awhile,^([sic]) a plane that takes a good friend to a fiery death.
Word Forms
- pinchers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include penny, pinchpenny, pinching, pinch-commons, pinch, pinchgut.
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