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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(colloquial, derogatory) One who is stingy; someone overly cautious or defensive with money..
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.
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Tightwad means (colloquial, derogatory) One who is stingy; someone overly cautious or defensive with money..
Common synonyms include frugal, miser, skinflint, cheapskate.
Possible antonyms include spendthrift.
That tightwad would drive ten miles to save a few cents on gas.
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