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Pinchpenny vs Cheapskate - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between pinchpenny and cheapskate

is that pinchpenny is one who spends little money; one who is very frugal or cautious with money while cheapskate is someone who stingily avoids spending money.

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

    cheapskate

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Someone who stingily avoids spending money.
    • He is such a cheapskate , he found that jumper in a dustbin.
  • By extension, someone who doesn't give freely.
    • My mum is such a cheapskate that she didn't lend me money to go shopping.

    Synonyms

    * miser * See also

    Antonyms

    * spendthrift