Definition of "skinflint" [skin•flint]

• One who is very reluctant to spend money; a miser. (noun)

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• "Eilert, though, is known as a skinflint, and that sells in times like these."
• "He didn't seem to be too bothered by his 'skinflint' reputation."
• "But you know you have now made Bubba's "skinflint" list for having even made a complaint about it."