Tightfisted: meaning, definitions and examples

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tightfisted

[ ˈtaɪtˈfɪstɪd ]

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describing a person's behavior

Unwilling to spend money; stingy or miserly. Tightfisted individuals often avoid treating others or sharing resources.

Synonyms

cheap, miserly, parsimonious, stingy

Examples of usage

He is known for being tightfisted when it comes to buying gifts.
The tightfisted landlord refused to fix the broken heater without extra payment.

Translations

Translations of the word "tightfisted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mão de vaca

🇮🇳 कंजूस

🇩🇪 geizig

🇮🇩 pelit

🇺🇦 скупий

🇵🇱 skąpy

🇯🇵 けち

🇫🇷 avare

🇪🇸 tacaño

🇹🇷 cimri

🇰🇷 인색한

🇸🇦 بخيل

🇨🇿 lakomý

🇸🇰 lakomý

🇨🇳 吝啬的

🇸🇮 skop

🇮🇸 nískaður

🇰🇿 сараң

🇬🇪 ძუნწი

🇦🇿 xəsis

🇲🇽 tacaño

Word origin

The term 'tightfisted' originated in the 17th century, combining 'tight', meaning 'firmly or closely fixed in place', with 'fisted', referring to the hand. Over time, it evolved to describe someone who tightly holds onto their money or possessions, unwilling to spend or share. The negative connotation of being tightfisted suggests a lack of generosity or openness in one's dealings.