penny pincher

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She is the penny pincher, and she’s the motivator for keeping everybody’s spirits up, sort of.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2024

As one example, David Pecker testified that the defendant was a penny pincher, careful to question any bill.

From Salon • May 24, 2024

They’ll tell you Scott can’t make a decision when it matters, Jerry can’t acquire the proper players and that John is a profit-first penny pincher.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 29, 2023

I am a lifelong penny pincher, and yet there are many things I won’t do to save money.

From Washington Post • Sep. 25, 2018

A penny pincher, he peppers his 26,600 employes with "president's messages" on thrift and courtesy.

From Time Magazine Archive