tightwad

noun
UK: /ˈtaɪtwæd/
US: /ˈtaɪtwɑːd/

  1. A person who is unwilling to spend money; a miserly or stingy person.

    1. My uncle is a tightwad and never buys anything fun.
    2. Everyone knows the company owner is a tightwad, so don't expect a bonus this year.

Synonyms

cheapskate miser skinflint
tightwad verb

  1. To be excessively unwilling to spend money.

    1. Don't tightwad on your health, go see a doctor.
    2. It's important not to tightwad when it comes to safety equipment.
tightwad adjective

  1. Unwilling to spend money; miserly or stingy.

    1. He's a tightwad boss and never pays overtime.
    2. Being tightwad with food costs can lead to health problems.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Example usage of "tightwad": "My uncle is a tightwad and never buys anything fun.". More examples on the page.