cheapskate
noun
a person who is stingy and miserly.
cheapskates
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pluralof cheapskate.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Unlike many other teams that have made baseball a haven for cheapskates, the Dodgers invest much of their revenue back into the roster.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2026
"It's true, Canada. We're a nation of cheapskates," wrote Matt Gurney.
From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2020
Tan: For all the cheapskates who complain burgers aren’t cheap when you factor in the fries, this deal is for you.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 10, 2018
But are multimillionaires who darn their socks really just cheapskates?
From New York Times ● Jun. 5, 2015
“I don’t believe you. You hold grudges like cheapskates hold money.”
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
