scrooge
Scrooge (noun) means a person who is stingy and reluctant to spend money. Example: “Don't be such a scrooge — treat yourself once in a while.”
How to use scrooge
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA miser, or someone who hates Christmas cheer — named after Dickens's famous character.
Word forms
scrooged past tense, scrooged past tense, scrooges plural, scrooges singular, scrooges singular
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
Don't be such a _____ — treat yourself once in a while.
Etymology
From Ebenezer Scrooge, the miserly central character of Charles Dickens's 1843 novella A Christmas Carol.
Synonyms
View more →Related words
Rhymes for scrooge
See all rhymes for scrooge →Frequently asked questions
What does “scrooge” mean?
The word “scrooge” means a person who is stingy and reluctant to spend money. In plain terms, a miser, or someone who hates Christmas cheer — named after Dickens's famous character.
How do you pronounce “scrooge”?
“Scrooge” is pronounced skrooj (/skɹuːd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “scrooge” in a sentence?
Here is “scrooge” used in a sentence: “Don't be such a scrooge — treat yourself once in a while.”
What part of speech is “scrooge”?
“Scrooge” is a noun.
Where does the word “scrooge” come from?
The word “scrooge” dates back to around 1843. From Ebenezer Scrooge, the miserly central character of Charles Dickens's 1843 novella A Christmas Carol.
How many meanings does “scrooge” have?
“Scrooge” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who is stingy and reluctant to spend money.
Featured in
Vocabulary lists that include scrooge: