piker

noun pik·er \ˈpī-kər\

Definition of PIKER

: one who gambles or speculates with small amounts of money

: one who does things in a small way; also : tightwad, cheapskate

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pike to play cautiously, of unknown origin

First Known Use: circa 1889

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

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