Miser (noun)

A person who is extremely greedy and reluctant to spend money.

Origin:

Late 16th century (denoting a miserly person): from french misér, from misère "poverty".

Examples:

  1. The miser hoarded his wealth, never spending a penny on anything.
  2. The old man was known to be a miser, always counting his pennies.
  3. The miser's house was filled with coins and bills, but he lived in squalor.
  4. Despite his wealth, the miser was always looking for ways to save money.
  5. The miser's tight-fisted ways made him the subject of many jokes in town.
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