penny-pinch

VERB

stint

Synonyms

STRONGEST

scrimp

STRONG

begrudge confine define grudge limit pinch restrain save scrape spare squirrel stash withhold

WEAK

be frugal be parsimonious be sparing be stingy cut corners go easy on make ends meet roll back save for rainy day skimp on sock away tighten belt

Antonyms

STRONG

free let go release squander waste

WEAK

spend

Example Sentences

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Sit-down restaurants aren’t immune from the penny pinch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

"We're trying as much as we can to mitigate the rises and penny pinch where we can, but it's only going to get worse," Natalie added.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2022

penny-pinch

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