cheapskate

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He'll think Holden Senior is more of a cheapskate, and by the time he extracts his cut, the dining car steward will know that Holden Senior is a cheapskate.

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  • "I believe those words were mush-head, cheapskate, and serve her right That's Grossclout, all right," Metria agreed. —  Roc and a Hard Place
  • What are some good high-end headphones for a cheapskate? —  Lifehacker
  • These days, the groom who does not cough up an expensive diamond engagement ring for his bride-to-be is viewed as either a cheapskate or unromantic. —  Article Source
  • After class I asked around: most people hadn't heard the term; one person who had defined it as someone who was a cheapskate or who gambles only for small amounts of money. —  The Debate Link
  • National team2 i've read that we tried to sign alonso for 14 mill in a late bid last night - this shows that at least wenger / the board were TRYING to sign someone with experience in the final hours …. if he goes for Appiah, he will certainly be branded a cheapskate, and it shows his youth plolicy isnt to develop youth its to save money! —  WordPress.com News
 

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