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pincher

Pincher (noun) means a person or thing that pinches, as in squeezing; e.g. a miser or penny pincher.

noun
1
A person or thing that pinches, as in squeezing; e.g. a miser or penny pincher.
2
A person or thing that pinches, as in stealing; e.g. a thief or kleptomaniac.
3
Dated form of pincer.
4
Eggcorn of pincer.
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Etymology

From pinch + -er.

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What is the meaning of pincher?

"pincher" (noun) means a person or thing that pinches, as in squeezing; e.g. a miser or penny pincher.

What are the different meanings of pincher?

"pincher" has 3 main meanings: 1. A person or thing that pinches, as in squeezing; e.g. a miser or penny pincher; 2. A person or thing that pinches, as in stealing; e.g. a thief or kleptomaniac; 3. Dated form of pincer.

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