tight-wad

Example Sentences

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"Well, if my deal goes through we'll jolt the old tight-wad yet."

From The Postmaster by Lincoln, Joseph C.

Married to a man I didn't love, and who didn't love me, but who was a tight-wad and who wouldn't let me go unless he saw a lot of money in it for him.

From Children of the Whirlwind by Scott, Leroy

Not a few were the sneers cast at Joe on more than one occasion, when he declined to take part in some jollification, and remarks were made about his being a miser and a "tight-wad."

From Joe Strong, the Boy Fish or Marvelous Doings in a Big Tank by Barnum, Vance

Also, the impecunious spongers at his clubs spread his fame as a "tight-wad" because he refused to let them "stick him up" for even a round of drinks.

From The Price She Paid by Phillips, David Graham

"Was Clarence a tight-wad?" asked Sube with interest.

From Sube Cane by Partridge, Edward Bellamy