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Miser vs Tightwad - What's the difference?

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Tightwad is a synonym of miser.



As nouns the difference between miser and tightwad

is that miser is a person who hoards money rather than spending it; one who is cheap or extremely parsimonious while tightwad is one who is stingy or overly cautious or defensive with money (usually mildly derisive).

miser

English

(wikipedia miser)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (pejorative) A person who hoards money rather than spending it; one who is cheap or extremely parsimonious.
    • was a stereotypical miser , he spent nothing he could save; neither giving to charity nor enjoying his wealth.

    Synonyms

    * cheapskate * scrooge * skinflint * See

    Antonyms

    * spendthrift

    Derived terms

    * miserly

    See also

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    tightwad

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who is stingy or overly cautious or defensive with money (usually mildly derisive).
    • That tightwad would walk ten miles to save a few cents on gas.

    Synonyms

    * frugal * miser * skinflint * See also

    Antonyms

    * spendthrift