SpellRight

SpellRight › Spelling

Rare

pinchpenny

The correct spelling is pinchpenny.

How to pronounce pinchpenny

noun

Say it like: Pin-chp-enn-ee

The correct spelling is pinchpenny. One who spends little money; one who is very frugal or cautious with money. For example: "Over the years, he developed a reputation as a pinchpenny who wouldn't spend money for anything."

Usage Examples

Over the years, he developed a reputation as a pinchpenny who wouldn't spend money for anything.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.One who spends little money; one who is very frugal or cautious with money.

Similar words

Words related in meaning — check their spelling too.

View synonyms & usage examples