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skinflint

/ˈskɪn.flɪnt/

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈskɪn.flɪnt/

A noun referring to a selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend money or resources.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее эгоистичного человека, который не желает отдавать или тратить деньги или ресурсы.esSustantivo que designa a una persona tacaña o egoísta que no quiere dar o gastar dinero o recursos.frNom désignant une personne avare et égoïste, qui n'aime pas dépenser ou partager son argent ou ses biens.deSubstantiv für eine egoistische Person, die ungern Geld oder Ressourcen hergibt oder ausgibt; ein geiziger Mensch.ptSubstantivo que designa uma pessoa egoísta e sovina, que não gosta de gastar ou dar dinheiro, recursos ou qualquer coisa de valor.zh指吝啬、不愿花钱或分享财物的人。arاسم يطلق على الشخص الأناني البخيل الذي يمتنع عن إنفاق المال أو مشاركة موارده مع الآخرين.

  1. Miserly person C1 informal

    A person who is extremely unwilling to spend money or share resources; a stingy individual.

    • My boss is such a skinflint; he never gives us a raise.
    • Don't be a skinflint—buy a round of drinks for your friends.
    • The old skinflint refused to donate even a penny to charity.

    ruСкупой человекestacañofrAvaredeGeizhalsptPão-durozh吝啬鬼arبخيل

    Synonyms: cheapskatemiserpenny pincherscroogetightwad

    Antonyms: generousphilanthropistspenderspendthrift

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