Pinchpenny - definition, pronunciation

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Amer.   American pronunciation of the word pinchpenny
Brit.  |ˈpɪn(t)ʃpenɪ|  British pronunciation of the word pinchpenny

noun

- One who spends little money; one who is very frugal or cautious with money.
Over the years, he developed a reputation as a pinchpenny who wouldn't spend money for anything.

Extra examples

...her pinchpenny parents aren't likely to loan her the money she needs for the down payment...

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