cheeseparing

noun

ˈchēz-ˌper-iŋ How to pronounce cheeseparing (audio)
Definition of cheeseparingnext
as in economy
the quality or practice of being overly sparing with money Ebenezer Scrooge is portrayed as a taskmaster so dedicated to cheeseparing that he would prefer that his employees freeze to death rather than splurge on heat

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Recent Examples of cheeseparing There are numerous manifestations of this cheeseparing habit. — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheeseparing
  1. economy
  2. economizing
  3. saving
  4. pinching
  5. cheapness
  6. tightness
  7. managing
  8. parsimony
Noun
  • The spiritual economy is not necessarily about outright faith, but rather ritual, emotion and a sense of agency.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • Budget-conscious travelers may notice a widening gap between the back of the plane and up front as the carriers increasingly build their businesses around selling first-class, business-class and premium-economy seats.
    — Rio Yamat, Fortune, 7 July 2026
Definition of economy
Noun
  • Inflation continues to pressure consumers The holiday economizing comes as Americans continue to battle inflation, which rose after the COVID-19 pandemic to levels not seen since the 1980s.
    — Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Nov. 2025
Definition of economizing
Noun
  • Studies on the psychology of saving have found attaching tangible milestones to financial planning, such as a goal to buy a home, tend to instill better savings habits in young people.
    — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 30 June 2026
  • The remaining 30% is reserved for improving your financial future through saving, investing or paying down debt.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Definition of saving
Noun
  • The headband is flexible for a perfect fit, and the adjustable earcups have plush cushioning to prevent pinching.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
  • The Maui flip-flops target key pressure points on the sole of the foot to help evenly distribute weight and reduce stress, while the wide toe post is designed to minimize pinching and blisters.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Definition of pinching
Noun
  • The cheapness of a people for whom other peoples’ lives are cheap.
    — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026
  • The apparent cheapness of the stock has been an object of frequent commentary.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Definition of cheapness
Noun
  • Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome causes fatigue, fever, muscle aches, abdominal problems, headaches, chills and dizziness in the early stages, and late symptoms include chest tightness, coughing, shortness of breath and lungs filling with fluid.
    — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Seabold pitched two-thirds of an inning before exiting with right-lat tightness.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
Definition of tightness
Noun
  • Claudine Ebeid is the executive producer of Atlantic audio, and Andrea Valdez is our managing editor.
    — Adam Harris, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026
  • Owners and employees spend time troubleshooting systems, managing updates, resolving compatibility issues and maintaining multiple vendor relationships.
    — Damini Sood, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of managing
Noun
  • Matching the brain’s ability to learn and energy parsimony isn’t a new idea.
    — Steven Levy, Wired News, 4 June 2026
  • The 42-year-old former defender’s task will be to bring the same level of parsimony to Marseille’s transfer dealings.
    — Tom Williams, New York Times, 17 May 2026
Definition of parsimony

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“Cheeseparing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheeseparing. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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