as in misers
a mean grasping person who is usually stingy with money
you're always such a tightwad when charity comes calling
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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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“Tightwads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tightwads. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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