as in misers
a mean grasping person who is usually stingy with money
a cheapskate who lived like a pauper, she was reputedly the wealthiest woman in the U.S. at the time of her death
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Recent Examples of cheapskates
Unlike many other teams that have made baseball a haven for cheapskates, the Dodgers invest much of their revenue back into the roster.
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Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheapskates
misers
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The more frugal sides are decried as misers or praised for their market savvy, no matter the surrounding factors.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Cheapskates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheapskates. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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