penny-pinch

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Verb penny-pinch has 1 sense

penny-pinch, nickel-and-dime - spend money frugally; spend as little as possible
--₁ is one way to spend, expend, drop
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Penny-pinch

Definition:

Penny-pinch is a verb that refers to being excessively frugal or to economize in small and insignificant matters.

Sense 1:

(verb, intransitive) To save or withhold expenses in order to be frugal.

Example Sentence:

She always penny-pinches by buying generic brands instead of name brands.

Sense 2:

(verb, transitive) To spend as little money as possible on something.

Example Sentence:

He penny-pinched his way through college by working part-time and avoiding unnecessary expenses.

Sense 3:

(noun) A person who is excessively cautious or frugal with expenses.

Example Sentence:

Don't be such a penny-pinch and treat yourself to something nice once in a while.