noun
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.
Rhymes for pincher
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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.