scrooge

noun
UK: /skruːdʒ/
US: /skruːdʒ/

  1. A mean person who does not like to spend money.

    1. My boss is a scrooge, he never gives raises.
    2. Don't be such a scrooge; it's Christmas, let's enjoy ourselves.

Synonyms

tightwad miser skinflint
scrooge verb

  1. To be unwilling to spend money; to be miserly.

    1. He scrooged on the party and bought cheap decorations.
    2. She scrooged on vacation, staying in a tiny, rundown motel to save money.
scrooge adjective

  1. Resembling or characteristic of Ebenezer Scrooge; miserly or tightfisted.

    1. His scrooge attitude ruined our vacation.
    2. The scrooge boss refused to give anyone a Christmas bonus.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Example usage of "scrooge": "My boss is a scrooge, he never gives raises.". More examples on the page.