cheapskate

noun
UK: /ˈtʃiːpskeɪt/
US: /ˈtʃiːpskeɪt/

  1. A person who is unwilling to spend money, even when they have it.

    1. My uncle is a cheapskate, he never buys gifts.
    2. Don't be such a cheapskate; we're on vacation, enjoy yourself a little more.

  2. Someone who tries to avoid paying for things or get them for free.

    1. He is a cheapskate and always looks for discounts.
    2. Being a cheapskate can save you money but sometimes it makes you look bad.

Synonyms

miser tightwad skinflint
cheapskate verb

  1. To be extremely unwilling to spend money.

    1. Don't cheapskate on dinner, let's go to a nice place.
    2. I don't want to cheapskate when it comes to my kids' education.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cheapskate" in English means: A person who is unwilling to spend money, even when they have it., Someone who tries to avoid paying for things or get them for free..

The phonetic transcription of "cheapskate" is /ˈtʃiːpskeɪt/ in British English and /ˈtʃiːpskeɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cheapskate": miser, tightwad, skinflint.

Example usage of "cheapskate": "My uncle is a cheapskate, he never buys gifts.". More examples on the page.