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pinchpenny

Pinchpenny (noun) means one who spends little money; one who is very frugal or cautious with money.

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One who spends little money; one who is very frugal or cautious with money.
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Etymology

From pinch + penny.

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"pinchpenny" (noun) means one who spends little money; one who is very frugal or cautious with money.

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