Tightwad: meaning, definitions and examples
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tightwad
[ หtaษชtหwรฆd ]
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:
๐ต๐น mรฃo de vaca
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคเฅเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Geizkragen
๐ฎ๐ฉ pelit
๐บ๐ฆ ัะบัะฟะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ skฤ piec
๐ฏ๐ต ใฑใ
๐ซ๐ท radin
๐ช๐ธ tacaรฑo
๐น๐ท cimri
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ตฌ๋์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฎูู
๐จ๐ฟ ลกkrt
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกkrt
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅฌ้ฌผ
๐ธ๐ฎ skop
๐ฎ๐ธ fรบll
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑะทัะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฆแฃแจแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xษsis
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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