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
  • Just like normal air passengers, some horses fly business class, while others go economy.
    — Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has explicitly stated that the Canadian economy needs to execute a new pivot.
    — , CNBC, 9 Sep. 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
  • As your financial situation evolves, so, too, should your saving habits.
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026
  • But many specialists argue that permanent standard time, not permanent daylight saving time, would be the healthier option.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of saving
Noun
  • The Supportive Comfort Wireless Shaping Bra gives you wire-free lift with no pinching or poking.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Bali Double-Support Wireless Bra The bra’s signature M-frame creates a sturdy structure that supports your chest sans underwire — thereby avoiding any digging, pinching, or poking throughout the day.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of pinching
Noun
  • In this way, simple cheapness becomes the rationale for pumping yet more carbon emissions into the atmosphere to import lumber produced through the destruction of overseas forests.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
  • The cheapness of a people for whom other peoples’ lives are cheap.
    — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026
Definition of cheapness
Noun
  • Aimed to melt away stress, the class focuses on releasing tightness in the shoulders, back and hips.
    — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Summary The Toronto Blue Jays are grappling with persistent injuries, as infielder Andres Gimenez left Thursday's game with hamstring tightness, further expanding their lengthy injury list.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of tightness
Noun
  • Jean, Philadelphia Chef Evan Snyder and managing partner Julian van der Tak have created a sensation in the City of Brotherly Love with their Mediterranean hot spot Emmett.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Qualified candidates who check the boxes are easily landing pay packages exceeding seven figures, but recruiters have to move fast, said Michael Piacente, managing partner and cofounder of executive cybersecurity search firm Hitch Partners.
    — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 5 Sep. 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 12 Sep. 2026.

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