Definition of PINCHPENNY

pinchpenny

Plural: pinchpennies

Noun

  • One who spends little money; one who is very frugal or cautious with money.

Examples

  • Over the years, he developed a reputation as a pinchpenny who wouldn't spend money for anything.

Origin / Etymology

From pinch + penny.

Scrabble Score: 22

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

Words With Friends Score: 26

pinchpenny: valid Words With Friends Word