skinflint

Definitions

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.