Penny-pinching
Pronunciation: /ˈpɛni- ˈpɪntʃɪŋ/
Penny-pinching (adj)
- Spending money in a very careful way, often refusing small costs to save money.
- Showing strong concern for saving money, sometimes more than is reasonable for the situation.
Penny-pinching (adjective)
Examples
- She made a penny-pinching choice for her lunch.
- They used a penny-pinching budget for the small project.