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tightwad

 

[ หˆtaษชtหŒwรฆd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

money management

A tightwad is a person who is extremely reluctant to spend money. This term is often used in a negative light to describe someone who is overly frugal, to the point where it can be seen as stingy or miserly. Tightwads often prioritize saving money over enjoying life and may go out of their way to avoid any expenses, no matter how small. They can be perceived as penny-pinching, and their behavior might lead to strained relationships due to their unwillingness to share expenses.

Synonyms

cheapskate, miser, scrooge, skinflint

Examples of usage

  • My tightwad friend never wants to go out to dinner.
  • Being a tightwad can limit your social life.
  • She is such a tightwad that she reuses tea bags.
  • Staying with a tightwad makes vacations difficult.

Translations

Translations of the word "tightwad" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mรฃo de vaca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค‚เคœเฅ‚เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Geizkragen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบัƒะฟะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skฤ…piec

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฑใƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท radin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tacaรฑo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cimri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ๋‘์‡ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฎูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกkrt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกkrt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅๅ•ฌ้ฌผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรบll

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะทั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฆแƒฃแƒจแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xษ™sis

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tacaรฑo

Etymology

The term 'tightwad' is believed to have originated in the 19th century, with its first known use around the 1860s. The word is a blend of 'tight,' which means not willing to part with something, particularly money, and 'wad,' which may refer to a bundle or pile, often implying something that is hoarded. The combination presents a vivid picture of someone who clings tightly to their money. As English evolved, 'tightwad' became associated with negative traits such as stinginess or a refusal to spend, contrasting with more positive financial habits. Over time, the word has transitioned into colloquial usage, often humorously describing someone's frugality rather than solely denoting negativity.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,176, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.