Closefisted: meaning, definitions and examples

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closefisted

 

[ หˆkloสŠsหŒfษชstษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

money behavior

Closefisted describes a person who is stingy or unwilling to spend money. This term is often used to depict someone who hoards their wealth and is reluctant to share or contribute financially. Such individuals may be perceived negatively in social settings due to their unwillingness to be generous. Being closefisted is typically associated with a lack of generosity and an overly cautious attitude toward spending.

Synonyms

cheap, miserly, sparing, stingy, tightfisted.

Examples of usage

  • He was so closefisted that he refused to donate to charity.
  • Her closefisted nature made her friends question her true intentions.
  • Despite earning a good salary, he remained closefisted and rarely treated anyone.

Translations

Translations of the word "closefisted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mรฃo fechada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคŸเฅเคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geizig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบัƒะฟะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skฤ…py

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‘ใกใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท avare

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tacaรฑo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cimri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ์ƒ‰ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฎูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lakomรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lakomรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅๅ•ฌ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรบll

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผำ™ั‚ะตะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ•แƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑx

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tacaรฑo

Etymology

The word 'closefisted' dates back to the early 19th century and is believed to be derived from the combination of 'close' and 'fisted'. The word 'close' in this context refers to something that is tightly held or shut, while 'fisted' pertains to the hand being in a clenched position. Thus, a closefisted person metaphorically keeps their hand closed to prevent money from leaving. In English literature, the term has often been used to describe characters that exhibit a lack of generosity and unwillingness to share their wealth, reinforcing negative stereotypes of miserliness and hoarding. Over the years, it has appeared in various literary works and continues to be relevant in discussions regarding financial behavior.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,795, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.