Tightfisted (adjective)

  1. Stingy, ungenerous, unwilling to spend money.
  2. Having a strong grip on one's money, possessions, or resources.

Origin:

From tight + fist + -ed.

Examples:

  1. The tightfisted miser hoarded his wealth, unwilling to spend a single penny.
  2. The tightfisted business owner was known for his penny-pinching ways.
  3. The tightfisted politician was criticized for his lack of generosity towards the poor.
  4. The tightfisted customer refused to tip the waiter, even though the service was excellent.
  5. The tightfisted manager was always looking for ways to cut costs and save money.
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