closefisted

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Adjective closefisted has 1 sense

closefisted, hardfisted, tightfisted - unwilling to part with money
Antonym: generous (indirect, via stingy)

Definitions from the Web

Closefisted

Part of speech: Adjective

Sense:

Tending to be stingy or unwilling to spend money; miserly.

Usage:

The closefisted businessman refused to contribute to the charity.
My aunt is so closefisted that she never treats herself to anything new.
His closefisted behavior led to tensions among his friends.

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