Definitions For Pinchpenny
Noun
{{en-noun, pinchpennies}} One who spends little money; one who is very frugal or cautious with money. : Over the years, he developed a reputation as a pinchpenny who wouldn't spend money for anything.Usage notes
This term has a mildly negative connotation.Synonyms
See also thesaurus:miserTranslations
Finnish: penninvenyttäjä, saituriEtymology
pinch + pennyIs Pinchpenny a Scrabble Word?
Words With Friends
YES
Scrabble US
YES
Scrabble UK
YES
English International (SOWPODS)
YES
Scrabble Global
YES
Enable1 Dictionary
YES
Points in Different Games
Scrabble
22
Words with Friends
26
The word Pinchpenny is worth 22 points in Scrabble and 26 points in Words with Friends
Examples of Pinchpenny in a Sentence
- Her pinchpenny parents aren't likely to loan her the money she needs for the down payment