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miser

noun mi·ser \ˈmī-zər\

: a person who hates to spend money : a very stingy person

Full Definition of MISER

: a mean grasping person; especially : one who is extremely stingy with money

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Latin miser miserable

First Known Use: circa 1560

Synonyms: cheapskate, churl, hunks, niggard, penny-pincher, piker, scrooge, skinflint, tightwad

MISER Defined for Kids

noun mi·ser \ˈmī-zər\

: a stingy person who lives poorly in order to store away money

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