tightfisted — unwilling to spend or give money; very stingy or miserly
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: unwilling to spend or give money; very stingy or miserly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtaɪtˌfɪstɪd/
Example Sentences
- The tightfisted millionaire refused to buy name-brand ketchup.
- Don't ask Jim for a loan - he's notoriously tightfisted.
- Her tightfisted grandmother counted every grain of rice before cooking.
tightfisted
ADJECTIVE[/ˈtaɪtˌfɪstɪd/]
unwilling to spend or give money; very stingy or miserly
an elderly man clutches his wallet tightly against his chest while staring at the restaurant bill with a horrified expression. His knuckles turn white from gripping the wallet so hard as he shakes his head vigorously. The waiter stands patiently nearby holding the bill while the man's dining companion looks embarrassed. Other restaurant patrons glance over as the man dramatically protests the cost by waving his free hand. someone being unwilling to spend or give money in an extremely stingy way
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From English 'tight' + 'fisted', literally describing someone who keeps their fist tightly closed. This compound word creates a vivid image of a person gripping money so firmly in their closed fist that they won't let any of it go.
Breakdown
tight (firmly closed/secure) + fist (closed hand) + -ed (past participle suffix forming adjective)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The tightfisted millionaire refused to buy name-brand ketchup.”
“Don't ask Jim for a loan - he's notoriously tightfisted.”
“Her tightfisted grandmother counted every grain of rice before cooking.”
“The company's tightfisted policy led to employee dissatisfaction.”
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