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:miser

Translations

Finnish: penninvenyttäjä, saituri

Etymology

pinch + penny

Is 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

Antonyms for Pinchpenny

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