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Pinchpenny (noun) means a person who spends very little and is extremely careful with money.

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A person who spends very little and is extremely careful with money.

"Over the years, he developed a reputation as a pinchpenny who wouldn't spend money for anything."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from pinch and penny.

Rhymes for pinchpenny

penny jenny benny Kenny genny Denny Lenny Henny Renny Moneypenny

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"pinchpenny" (noun) means a person who spends very little and is extremely careful with money.

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