tightfisted

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[ US /ˈtaɪtˈfɪstɪd/ ]
ADJECTIVE
  1. unwilling to part with money
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How To Use tightfisted In A Sentence

  • But in anticipation of tightfistedness among electronics consumers, retailers are already cutting prices sharply, as many analysts have been predicting since early in the fall. Holiday Headstart: The electronics deals are starting early
  • Parents know that a caring attitude can not only save you a small fortue, but also even make you feel good about being tightfisted and offering more care than presents.
  • He said he would not stand by and let tightfisted bankers withhold cash from stable firms. The Sun
  • The danger is that U.S. perceptions of European tightfistedness plus European concern the U.S. hasn't done enough yet to repair its banking system may lead to deadlock on issues Europe believes are of equal importance to pump-priming the global economy. Money Will Do the Talking at G20
  • That way they might come to understand the need for a return to the Scottish virtues of prudence and, dare one say it, tightfistedness which virtues are espoused by classical conservative policy. Archive 2007-08-05
  • Thus, when his tightfisted mother, who had married Brand's father for his money, is dying, he refuses to go to her unless she renounces her wealth.
  • Parents know that a caring attitude can not only save you a small fortue, but also even make you feel good about being tightfisted and offering more care than presents.
  • But he was notoriously tightfisted. The Sun
  • Of course, no amount of tightfistedness could damage Astaire's most important legacy. The Sultan of Suave
  • Let us hope they know the difference between prudent lending and tightfistedness. Times, Sunday Times
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