skinflint
/ˈskɪn.flɪnt/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.
- 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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