Definition of PINCHER

pincher

Plural: pinchers

Noun

  • One who or that which pinches.
  • A person or thing that pinches, as in squeezing; e.g. a miser or penny pincher.
  • A person or thing that pinches, as in stealing; e.g. a thief or kleptomaniac.
  • Dated form of pincer.
  • Eggcorn of pincer.

Examples

  • The dreaded PINCHER move blocked her best word, leaving her frustrated.

Origin / Etymology

From pinch + -er.

Scrabble Score: 14

pincher: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
pincher: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pincher: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

pincher: valid Words With Friends Word