tightfisted

/ˈtaɪtˈfɪstɪd/
/taɪtˈfɪstɪd/
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Definitions of tightfisted
  1. adjective
    unwilling to part with money
    synonyms: closefisted, hardfisted
    stingy, ungenerous
    unwilling to spend
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