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Tight Fisted

Description:

The term "tight fisted" refers to someone who is unwilling to spend money or is unwilling to be generous in financial matters. It is typically used to describe a person who is extremely frugal, stingy, or unwilling to part with their money.

Examples:

As an adjective:

• "My grandfather is known for being tight fisted when it comes to spending money on unnecessary things."
• "She is so tight fisted that she refuses to buy new clothes, even when her old ones are falling apart."
• "The tight fisted businessman rarely donates to charity despite his immense wealth."

As an adverb:

• "He held on to his money tight fisted, refusing to lend or invest in any business ventures."
• "The landlord tightly fisted increased the rent, causing much distress among the tenants."
• "She clenched her hands tight fisted as she watched her savings dwindling."

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