Tightfisted
(adjective)
- Stingy, ungenerous, unwilling to spend money.
- Having a strong grip on one's money, possessions, or resources.
Origin:
From tight + fist + -ed.
Examples:
- The tightfisted miser hoarded his wealth, unwilling to spend a single penny.
- The tightfisted business owner was known for his penny-pinching ways.
- The tightfisted politician was criticized for his lack of generosity towards the poor.
- The tightfisted customer refused to tip the waiter, even though the service was excellent.
- The tightfisted manager was always looking for ways to cut costs and save money.