cheapskate Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈt͡ʃipˌskeɪt/
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Cheapskate as a Noun
1
Someone who stingily avoids spending money.
He is such a cheapskate, he found that jumper in a dustbin.
2
Someone who does not give freely.
My mum is such a cheapskate that she didn't lend me money to go shopping.
Cheapskate in a Sentence
He is such a cheapskate, he found that jumper in a dustbin.
My mum is such a cheapskate that she didn't lend me money to go shopping.
Word Forms & Grammar
cheapskate (plural cheapskates)
Words That Rhyme With Cheapskate
Origin of Cheapskate
From cheap + skite (“contemptible person”). Compare blatherskite.
Quick Facts About Cheapskate
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈt͡ʃipˌskeɪt/ |
| Meaning | Someone who stingily avoids spending money |
| Plural | cheapskates |