Etymology
Origin of pincher
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English pynchar “stingy person”; see pinch, -er 2
Example Sentences
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Varley's social media feed included photos of himself, his immaculate home, successful career, and his miniature pincher dog Maximus, who the couple apparently doted on.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
She is the penny pincher, and she’s the motivator for keeping everybody’s spirits up, sort of.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2024
They’ll tell you Scott can’t make a decision when it matters, Jerry can’t acquire the proper players and that John is a profit-first penny pincher.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 29, 2023
The satellite carried a robotic arm with a pincher on the end.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 25, 2021
He picked up a metal pincher thing with needle-like tips.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
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