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Tightwad vs Cheapo - What's the difference?

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Cheapo is a synonym of tightwad.



As nouns the difference between tightwad and cheapo

is that tightwad is one who is stingy or overly cautious or defensive with money (usually mildly derisive) while cheapo is a person who is stingy, a cheapskate.

As an adjective cheapo is

inexpensive and of poor quality.

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

    cheapo

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (slang) Inexpensive and of poor quality.
    • They wanted crystal champagne glasses for the party but the caterers provided cheapo plastic cups instead.

    Synonyms

    * cheap, cheapie

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (slang) A person who is stingy, a cheapskate.
  • (chess) A primitive trap, often set in the hope of swindling a win or draw from a losing position.

    • Synonyms

    * cheapie, piker, skinflint, tightwad

    See also

    * el cheapo