penny-pinching
Britishadjective
Other Word Forms
- penny-pincher noun
Example Sentences
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Starring Vanessa Williams as the titular prima donna, the brilliantly named Ebony Scrooge, the film follows Ebony’s transformation from penny-pinching pop star to charitable altruist.
From Salon • Dec. 24, 2025
It’s nothing but buck-passing middlemen in league with penny-pinching hospital executives.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025
All this penny-pinching has reduced the appetite of restaurants and food preparers to hire more workers.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 18, 2025
Halligan, however, gives the character definition, especially when advocating for his nephew and risking the wrath of his volatile, penny-pinching sister.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2025
And there'll be no worries to make things hard for us, no penny-pinching and discontent, no—misunderstandings.
From The House of Toys by Miller, Henry Russell
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