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Definition

One who spends little money; one who is very frugal or cautious with money.

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Origins

From pinchpenny.

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In Context

  • "Over the years, he developed a reputation as a penny pincher who wouldn't spend money for anything."
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Related Idioms

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two ha'pennies for a penny

Any money whatsoever.

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pretty penny

Chiefly preceded by a: a considerable amount of money; a high income o…

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worth every penny

Completely worth the money paid for it.

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penny wise and pound foolish

Prudent and thrifty with small amounts of money, but wasteful with lar…

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licence to print money

A means of generating a large income with little effort.

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play with house money

To be in a situation where little or no personal risk can be incurred.
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