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PENNY-PINCHING

(noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Penny-Pinching.

Penny-Pinching - as a noun

Extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
parsimoniousnessparsimonythrift

Penny-Pinching - as an adjective satellite

Giving or spending with reluctance

Example: "Our cheeseparing administration"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cheeseparingclosenearskinny

Example Sentences

"She was known for her penny-pinching ways, always looking for the cheapest deals."
"The penny-pinching landlord refused to fix the broken heater in the apartment."
"His penny-pinching habits meant he rarely treated himself to anything luxurious."
"The company's penny-pinching policies resulted in low employee satisfaction."
"My penny-pinching aunt would reuse tea bags to save money."
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Is PENNY-PINCHING a valid Scrabble word?
No, penny-pinching is NOT valid for Scrabble
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Is PENNY-PINCHING a valid Words With Friends word?
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