tight-fisted
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of tight-fisted
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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Perhaps this was more bluster than extortion, a negotiating tactic to encourage tight-fisted allies to boost their defense spending.
From Los Angeles Times
U.S. shale also has been overshadowed by Big Oil as the companies grapple with slower gains and tight-fisted investors.
From Reuters
Indeed, the state looks practically tight-fisted by comparison.
From Washington Times
Amazon had to develop a frugal culture in its early years because it was operating in the low-margin retail industry, competing with famously tight-fisted companies like Walmart.
From Slate
She did not accept garments from the companies she covered and received no clothing allowance from CNN, which was notoriously tight-fisted in its early years.
From Los Angeles Times
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