Etymology
Origin of pincher
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English pynchar “stingy person”; pinch, -er 2
Example Sentences
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She is the penny pincher, and she’s the motivator for keeping everybody’s spirits up, sort of.
From Los Angeles Times
The most explosive claims had already been revealed in Their Trade is Treachery, by Harry Chapman Pincher, published five years earlier, with Peter Wright as its main - anonymous - source.
From BBC
Last week, "Passionate Penny Pincher," a discount blog that accepts commissions for sales, touted $29.99 Dearfoam shearling "Ugg dupe slippers" as holiday gifts in an email to followers.
From Reuters
It followed scandals over Covid rule-breaking and the appointment of Chris Pincher as deputy chief whip.
From BBC
His resignation came amid concerns about how he had responded to allegations about another Tory MP, Chris Pincher, who was also subject to a complaint about his behaviour at the time of his promotion.
From BBC
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