cheapskate
Translation
cheapskate, miser, tightwad
Examples
Don't be such a cheapskate, buy her a nice gift.
Don't be such a cheapskate, buy her a nice gift.
Grammar Patterns
a cheapskate a person who is unwilling to spend money He is such a cheapskate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: miser, tightwad, penny-pincher; Antonyms: spendthrift, big spender
Etymology
A compound of 'cheap' (low in price) and 'skate' (a slang term for a contemptible person).
Memory Tips
Picture someone trying to 'skate' by on the 'cheap', avoiding spending money whenever possible.