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gierigaard — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cheapskate noun A person who is reluctant to spend money, even when they can afford to.
  • miser noun Someone who hoards money and hates spending it, even when they can easily afford to.

Senses

gierigaard is used for these senses in English:

  • cheapskate (by extension) Someone who does not give freely.
  • miser (obsolete) A person who is wretched or despicable; a wretch.

Related Dutch words