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skinflint (s) (noun), skinflints (pl)
1. An individual who is excessively stingy; a tightwad; a miser: A skinflint is someone who only shops at bargain stores, never orders dessert, and in general hates to spend money.

Arnold's friend was a skinflint who wouldn't even donate 10 cents to charity.

2. Etymology: from skin, "tissue forming the external covering of humans and animals" + flint, "a piece of very hard stone".
A skimpy person who doesn't want to spend money if he or she can avoid it.
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