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