skinflint
UK/ˈskinˌflint/US/'skinfliŋt/
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A person who is extremely unwilling to spend money; a miser
吝啬鬼，铁公鸡
Root Breakdown
Native Englishskinflintother
=skinflint
Common Collocations
- 1.notorious skinflint出了名的吝啬鬼
- 2.real skinflint十足的铁公鸡
- 3.[complete skinflint]彻头彻尾的守财奴
- 4.call someone a skinflint骂某人是吝啬鬼
Example Sentences
- 1.
The old skinflint refused to tip the waiter despite excellent service.
- 2.
Don't be such a skinflint — it's your daughter's birthday!
- 3.
The company's skinflint owner cut salaries while pocketing record profits.