scrooge
skrooj
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.”
noun
1
A person who is stingy and reluctant to spend money.
"Don't be such a scrooge — treat yourself once in a while."
"He's a scrooge who reuses tea bags twice."
2
A person who is unenthusiastic or grumpy about Christmas.
"Stop being a scrooge and put up the decorations."
How to use scrooge
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA miser, or someone who hates Christmas cheer — named after Dickens's famous character.
Common pairings
a real scrooge
act like a scrooge
don't be a scrooge
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Word forms
- Plural
- scrooges
- Third person singular
- scrooges
- Past tense
- scrooged
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Etymology
From Ebenezer Scrooge, the miserly central character of Charles Dickens's 1843 novella A Christmas Carol.
Class of 1843
scrooge joined the language around 1843.
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Rhymes for scrooge
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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.
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