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cheapskate

The correct spelling is cheapskate.

How to pronounce cheapskate

noun

Say it like: Chee-psk-ate

The correct spelling is cheapskate. Someone who stingily avoids spending money. For example: "He is such a cheapskate, he found that jumper in a dustbin."

Usage Examples

He is such a cheapskate, he found that jumper in a dustbin.

My mum is such a cheapskate that she didn't lend me money to go shopping.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.Someone who stingily avoids spending money.
  2. 2.(by extension) Someone who does not give freely.

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