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tightfisted

[tait-fis-tid]

tightfisted Definition

  • 1unwilling to spend money; stingy
  • 2not generous; mean

Using tightfisted: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tightfisted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He's so tightfisted that he never buys anything for himself.

  • Example

    The company was criticized for its tightfisted approach to employee benefits.

  • Example

    She's too tightfisted to give to charity.

tightfisted Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: tightfisted in Brief

The term 'tightfisted' [tait-fis-tid] refers to someone who is unwilling to spend money or is not generous. It is often used to describe people who are stingy or miserly, and is the opposite of being generous or lavish. Examples include 'He's so tightfisted that he never buys anything for himself' and 'The company was criticized for its tightfisted approach to employee benefits.'