Tightwad

Quick meaning: Tightwad is a noun meaning (colloquial, derogatory) One who is stingy; someone overly cautious or defensive with money.

Meaning

(colloquial, derogatory) One who is stingy; someone overly cautious or defensive with money.

Example Sentences

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

He gulps down the hot coffee and leaves a nice fat tip. No one can say he's a tightwad.

Word Forms

• tightwads

Synonyms for tightwad

Depending on context, synonyms include frugal, miser, skinflint, cheapskate.

Antonyms for tightwad

Common opposites include spendthrift.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cheapskate, piker, tightass, skinflint, wastethrift, cheapie.

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