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tightwad

noun

One who is stingy, overly cautious, or defensive with money (usually mildly derisive).

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Word length
8
Starts with
T
Ends with
D
Contains
IG
Scrabble score
16
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. One who is stingy, overly cautious, or defensive with money (usually mildly derisive).

    “That tightwad would drive ten miles to save a few cents on gas.”

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That tightwad would drive ten miles to save a few cents on gas.

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