penny pincher

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From pinchpenny.

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penny pincher (plural penny pinchers)

  1. (idiomatic) One who spends little money; one who is very frugal or cautious with money.
    Over the years, he developed a reputation as a penny pincher who wouldn't spend money for anything.

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