MISER

Miser

A miser is a person who is reluctant to spend, sometimes to the point of forgoing even basic comforts and some necessities, in order to hoard money or other possessions. Although the word is sometimes used loosely to characterise anyone who is mean with their money, if such behaviour is not accompanied by taking delight in what is saved, it is not properly miserly.

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miser

Noun

  1. A person who hoards money rather than spending it; one who is cheap or extremely parsimonious.
    was a stereotypical miser, he spent nothing he could save; neither giving to charity nor enjoying his wealth.


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