penny-pincher
/ˈpɛni ˌpɪntʃər/
pen · ny · pinch · er
ˈpɛn · i · ˌpɪntʃ · ər
English Definition
n. a person who is unwilling to spend money
Significado en Español
tacaño, avaro
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
người keo kiệt, kẻ bủn xỉn
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “penny-pincher”:
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A
miser
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B
spendthrift
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C
squanderer
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D
philanthropist
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A — miser.
“penny-pincher” means n. a person who is unwilling to spend money
Common questions about “penny-pincher”
What does “penny-pincher” mean?
penny-pincher — n. a person who is unwilling to spend money. In Chinese: 吝啬鬼.
How do you pronounce “penny-pincher”?
penny-pincher is pronounced /ˈpɛni ˌpɪntʃər/. It breaks into 4 syllables: pen · ny · pinch · er.
Is “penny-pincher” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. penny-pincher appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
