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Frugal vs Pinchpenny - What's the difference?

frugal | pinchpenny |

As an adjective frugal

is avoiding unnecessary expenditure either of money or of anything else which is to be used or consumed; avoiding waste.

As a noun pinchpenny is

one who spends little money; one who is very frugal or cautious with money.

frugal

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Avoiding unnecessary expenditure either of money or of anything else which is to be used or consumed; avoiding waste.
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    • Synonyms

    * cheap * economical * thrifty * See also

    Antonyms

    * spendthrift * prodigal * lavish

    Derived terms

    * frugality

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    pinchpenny

    English

    Noun

    (pinchpennies)
  • 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.

    Usage notes

    * This term has a mildly negative connotation.

    Synonyms

    * See also