Tightfisted

Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪtˈfɪstɪd/

Tightfisted (adj)

  1. Not willing to spend money; keeping it for yourself instead of sharing or paying.
  2. Not willing to give time, help, or support; holding back what others ask for.

Tightfisted (adjective)

Examples

  • He is tightfisted with money, so he rarely buys lunch.
  • They stay tightfisted with money, even when prices are fair.